[TOP STORY] The importance of the US consumer for global and SA investors

‘I think market volatility will be the name of the game next year’ – Old Mutual Group Chief Economist Johann Els.

Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime discusses key market movements in 2024, focusing on gold, Sasol, and commodities. He also reflects on his standout moments of the year and ponders whether the US tech rally can continue into 2025. Johann Els from Old Mutual shares his insights on the inflation outlook…

‘We are expecting to get the La Niña rains. Ultimately we are optimistic and thinking that we may have a season of recovery – but we need that rain badly’: Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA.

RMB’s Matete Thulare explores the factors driving the rand, examining whether it's more influenced by SA’s economy or the US dollar, and compares the rand's performance against other emerging market currencies this year. Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA takes a deep dive into the impact of…

‘We are about to get to a point where we can no longer trust video. We can't trust photos any more’: Viv Govender from Rand Swiss.