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Is There Ever Such a Thing as a “Normal” Stock Market?

“The only constant is change.” (Heraclitus)   Stock markets everywhere have been on a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025. Uncertainty around interest rates, geopolitical instability, and the unpredictability of US trade policy have made for a bumpy ride. For any investor, these constant dips and gains can feel unsettling, even irrational. But before labelling…

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Market Update: Will They, Won’t They? The Case for Lower Interest Rates Improved in March.

Light at the end of the tunnel for borrowers – and investors The interest rate hikes central banks implemented over the past two years have been so aggressive that economists have consistently warned central bankers against overdoing it and running the risk of driving economies into recessions that would be exceptionally hard to turn around.…

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Market Update: Initial Investor Vote of Confidence Dissipates in Wake of Budget

Investor sentiment turns sour Investors’ initial vote on the government’s Budget was positive with the rand firming and bond yields declining. But sentiment soon turned negative once the details and ramifications of National Treasury’s decisions were fully digested. Initially the rand strengthened to R18.825 against the dollar, gaining almost half a percent on the perception…

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