Market Watcher: A little bit red

This evening, we wrap up the day’s market movements with Otto1890, we unpack the new Opec infrastructure deal with Econometrix, we examine the market concentration study and what it means for small businesses with the Competition Commission, we find out if there is still a business case for the City…

David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks the US inflation which raises fears of interest rate hikes. However, equity markets are moving ahead strongly. Oil prices did end the day lower and US-Iran peace talks are not moving market sentiments. S&P and Nasdaq stocks are up particularly with the arrival of Trump…

Dr Azar Jammine – Director and chief economist, Econometrix

James Hodge – Chief economist, Competition Commission

Ray Langa – Group CEO, Leagas Delaney South Africa