The big question for the economy this coming week is whether South African share markets will continue to follow the rest of the world. Therefore, what will happen to commodity prices and especially oil prices, the Dollar/Euro rate and inflation expectations? Read more
Economic and market analysis 7-11 July 2008 Read More »
Die groot vraag in die ekonomie hierdie week is of Suid-Afrikaanse markte die res van die wêreld verder gaan volg. Dus, wat gaan gebeur met kommoditeitspryse en veral oliepryse, die Dollar/Euro koers en inflasieverwagtings? Lees verder.
Ekonomiese en Mark-analise 7-11 Julie Read More »
In this issue we look at the drafting of Wills and some of the general mistakes people make – some of which can have serious practical implications. A badly drafted Will may cause delays in the winding up of the estate, in some cases even resulting in rifts among the beneficiaries. Read on
General mistakes planners make when drawing up a Will Read More »
The market, at present, contains sufficient elements to make the informed investor nervous, (not to speak about the uninformed), but it is important to keep the original intention of investing into the market uppermost in our minds and not allow ourselves to be distracted by only the negative news on the surface. Beneath it all,
Efficient Research – Red Day (also) for Resources Read More »
Professor Chris Harmse and his team have the following to say: “Economic growth is slowing, the currency is on a declining trend, inflation is increasing and interest rates are set to increase further. Though enough cause for pessimism, it also forms part of the economic rebalancing package. The end result will be a sounder economy.
Professor Chris Harmse en sy span maak die volgende opmerkings: “Ekonomiese groei verlangsaam, die geldeenheid is aan’t verswak, inflasie styg en rentekoerse kan verder verhoog word. Alhoewel dit genoeg rede vir pessimisme is, vorm dit deel van die ekonomiese herbalanseringspakket. Die eindresultaat sal ‘n gesonder ekonomie wees. Nog ‘n faktor om fyn dop te hou,
The JSE All share enjoyed the surprise announcement by the SARB of (only) a 50 basis point hike in the repurchase rate to 12.0% The market was expecting a 100 basis point increase and Financial (+1.61%) and Banking stocks (+1.49%) recovered earlier losses. On the domestic front, given that the market had already priced in
Efficient Research – Surprise, Surprise! Read More »
Higher oil prices, inflation concerns and the anticipation of upward movements in interest rates, seem to be the global theme in world markets. The JSE All share retreated 1.4% (31 047.43) yesterday with Resources down 1.35%. The Gold mining index fell just over 3.0% and the Platinum mining index closed 0.4% lower. Amongst resources stocks,
Efficient Research Inflation A Matter of Interest (Rates) Read More »
In this issue of Estate Planning Essentials – the third and last in a series on Trusts – we look at the “ugly”. The “ugly” being where a Trust fails and the Trust assets form part of the planner’s personal assets. Only when it’s too late! The planner or his estate will typically only discover
TRUSTS – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Read More »
The JSE all share closed 0.79% in the red yesterday (32 208.96), dragged down by a worsening inflation outlook and softer commodity prices. The Consumer Price Index excluding interest on mortgage bonds, namely CPIX, increased 10.4% (y:y) in April – higher than the market’s expected 9.9% y:y rise. The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Mr.
Efficient Research – Inflation Worries Read More »
The signs are clear to me, as a Financial Advisor, and seen from the view point of some very highly qualified analysts, that this is a time to hold on to your shares or market-linked investments. Professor Chris Harmse says the following: “In the March issue of technical analysis, the following was forecast: ‘I am
What the Experts Say May 2008 Economic & Market Analysis Read More »
Die tekens is duidelik vir my as ‘n Finansiële Adviseur, en gesien uit verskillende hoogs-gekwalifiseerde ontleders se gesigspunt, dat dit beslis ‘n tyd is om vas te hou aan jou aandele of aandeel-gekoppelde beleggings. Professor Chris Harmse sê die volgende: “In die Maart-uitgawe van die tegniese ontleding is voorspel dat die ‘regstelling’ in die Top
Wat die Kenners Sê Mei 2008 Ekonomiese & Mark Analise Read More »
The JSE all share closed on a new record of 32 153.48 points yesterday – breaking the previous high recorded on Tuesday by 224.39 points. The bourse was supported by stronger commodity prices, a slightly weaker rand as well as good results released by miners this week. Read on
Efficient Research Another Record! Read More »
MAKE SURE YOUR COVER MEETS THE NEW INFLATION TEST – MUTUAL & FEDERAL Rising inflation doesn’t only put pressure on the Reserve Bank … it also tests your short-term insurance cover. Macro factors like inflation and rising import costs on the back of a weaker Rand can drive up replacement values of many household
SOUND ADVICE ON SHORT-TERM COVER THAT COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Read More »
This issue of Estate Planning Essentials is the second in a series of three on Trusts. In this issue we look at some of the negative perceptions around Trusts. Read on
Estate Planning Essentials – Trusts – Negative Perceptions Read More »
