Market Forces
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16 November 2023anemptytextllineExplore our October 2023 Currency Performance Report for a summary of the world's best and worst performing currencies. -
13 November 2023anemptytextllineGlobal equities faced challenges in October amid high inflation, interest rates, and Middle East conflict. US economic strength, China's positive trends, and market shifts influenced by oil prices were notable. -
1 November 2023anemptytextllineSouth African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s projection in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that the debt ratio will stabilise at 77.7% of GDP before declining may be overly optimistic, according to Arthur Kamp, Chief Economist of Sanlam Investment Group. It will depend on expenditure restraint and growing the economy. -
13 October 2023anemptytextllineIn September, major indices recorded a second consecutive month of negative returns, with the MSCI All-Country World Equity Index down 4.31% and the Nasdaq Composite Index down 5.77%. The FTSE/JSE Shareholder Weighted All-Share Index closed 2.05% lower. Dive deeper into the world’s best and worst-performing currencies as of September 2023.
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10 October 2023anemptytextllineExplore Q3 2023: Federal Reserve sets 22-year high interest rates, China's property crisis deepens, and BRICS bloc expands. Discover more insights here. -
9 October 2023anemptytextllineIn September, global markets retreated amid persistent inflation and rising oil prices, signalling prolonged high interest rates. The JSE’s All-Share Index fell 2.55%, and Chinese stocks impacted emerging markets.
