[Full Show] Budget Speech, Financial Advisory and Asian Markets

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Market Matters
This week, we prepare for the annual budget speech taking place on Wednesday, we touch CPI and and Unemployment data set to be released this week as well. And we share our thoughts on the ongoing trade tensions around the world.

Deep Dive
We dive into the world of financial advisory and answer the question "Is there still a place for financial advisory today?" We explore the role of advisors and the things to look out for when dealing with financial advisors. We also expand on the role of Artificial Intelligence in all of this.

Investor Insights
We dip into the recent favour that has found its way into Asian markets and discuss valuations in the eastern side of the world. We also update our wall of preferred picks and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Opening
  • 02:47 Market Matters: Budget Speech
  • 18:28 Deep Dive: Financial Advisory
  • 43:55 Unfiltered Opinion of the Week
  • 45:00 Investor Insights: Asian Markets
  • 01:03:30 Closing
19 Feb English South Africa Investing · Business News

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