30 September 2024
China Rolls Out Stimulus
China has responded to mounting public pressure by implementing a series of significant policy actions after months of gradual measures.
23 September 2024
U.S. Begins Rate-Cutting Cycle
This week saw significant monetary policy shifts across major economies, with the Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) implementing their first interest rate cuts in years. The U.
16 September 2024
Gold hits all-time highs
Gold surged to new record highs this week, driven by a weakened US dollar. Spot gold closed the week at $2,577 per ounce, marking a 3.2% increase.
9 September 2024
Weak U.S. Economic Data Weighs on Sentiment
The S&P 500 Index experienced its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, driven by growing concerns over an economic slowdown. The information technology sector led the downturn, with Nvidia shares particularly hard hit.
1 September 2024
MONTHLY MARKET OVERVIEW & COMMENTARY | AUGUST 2024
Global equities faced a challenging start to August, with the S&P 500 dropping over 6% in the first three trading days and the Magnificent Seven falling nearly 10% in the first week.