Financial markets began the fourth quarter on a volatile note, driven by a complex mix of global uncertainties.

China has responded to mounting public pressure by implementing a series of significant policy actions after months of gradual measures.

This week saw significant monetary policy shifts across major economies, with the Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

Gold surged to new record highs this week, driven by a weakened US dollar.

The S&P 500 Index experienced its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, driven by growing concerns over an economic slowdown.

Markets rebounded strongly in August, recovering from an early-month dip of nearly ten percent, supported by resilient economic data, positive earnings, and the Federal Reserve's willingness to ease monetary policy.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled that the Fed is gearing up for a series of interest rate cuts during his annual address at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, stating, 'The time has come for policy to adjust’.

Global financial markets experienced renewed volatility this week, driven by concerns over a potential U.S. recession, which many consider premature.

Global equity markets fell this week amid growing concerns about a slowing US economy.

Data released Friday morning showed the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation, slowing to 2.5% from a year ago in June, matching estimates from economists polled by Dow Jones.

The major U.S. indexes ended mixed this week, while small-cap and value stocks benefited from a large-scale rotation out of large-cap growth ones.

In June, US consumer prices fell for the first time in four years due to lower gasoline prices and moderating rents, signalling disinflationary pressures.

Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a resounding victory in the UK’s general election, ending 14-years of turbulent Conservative rule.

The wildebeest, also known as the gnu (pronounced "NOO"), is often referred to in the South African wildlife community as a "spare parts animal".

U.S. markets recorded modest gains last week despite a shortened trading session due to the Juneteenth holiday closure.

Throughout Friday, the ANC/DA/IFP Government of National Unity (GNU) secured control of the country’s key legislatures.

U.S. manufacturing activity declined for the second consecutive month in May, driven by the sharpest drop in new goods orders in nearly two years and an unexpected decrease in construction spending the previous month.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced that the majority of the 27.7 million registered South Africans showed up in their numbers to mark their ballots on Wednesday.

U.S. stock markets ended the week mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its biggest weekly loss since early April, down 2,33%, while the NASDAQ Composite continued to march higher into record territory.

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