[TOP STORY] Considering buying a property when interest rates drop?

Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management highlights strong performance in two niche offshore stocks – Lotus Bakeries and Sprouts Farmers Market

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha previews a big week ahead with the US elections, FOMC, and BoE rate decisions. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management highlights strong performance in niche offshore stocks. Absa's Sello Sekele notes October’s positive PMI data as a good sign for interest rates and consumer confidence.

Garth McKenzie of Traders Corner points out that CFD and futures providers are now compelled by law to put a note on the top of their website about what percentage of their clients lose money – for good reason.

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on AB InBev's declining US beer sales and Adcorp's challenging market results. Garth McKenzie from Traders Corner shares top lessons he wishes he knew earlier. Simon’s take on next week’s anticipated US election volatility: best strategy – do nothing.

‘We do believe [there is] a huge uptick in township economy spending, but that's predominantly still cash although there are a lot of incentives to digitise spending there’ – Isana Cordier from Absa CIB.