Macro Monday Ep25: US GDP not bad as it looks

With over 60 countries going to the polls in 2024, including South Africa, financial markets are keeping a close eye on developments worldwide. What does a historic year of global elections mean to investors? Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth shares his insights on what election outcomes…

In this week’s episode, Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses latest PMI data and what it means for global growth, the FED decision and a surprising decline in a key leading indicator for the Chinese economy.

In this episode we meet the man behind the title, Cumesh Moodliar, the CEO of Investec Bank. We delve into the importance of cultivating a positive mental outlook to effectively navigate the emotional impact of everyday life challenges. We also look at the role that corporates plays in fostering hope…

Wind and solar are the predominant renewable energy sources being brought online now, but what about other clean energy technologies in the future of SA's energy mix? In episode 6 of the Current, we delve into geothermal, battery advancements, innovations in nuclear, biomass, smart grids and more. If you want…

In this week’s episode, Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth takes a look at SA's state-owned enterprises and in particular at the positive trends in electricity availability, as well as in ports and rail. He also looks at the recent rand strength, US interest rates, US jobs and earnings.