Money Matters
Money Matters – 15 April 2026
U.S.-Iran negotiations fail – what’s next? As the weekend saw failed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, we examine what this means for investors. The
April 15, 2026
U.S.-Iran negotiations fail – what’s next? As the weekend saw failed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, we examine what this means for investors. The
Markets steady as Iran deadline approaches As another President Trump deadline approaches, markets remain calm despite dwindling energy reserves. Markets remain distracted by a world
Around 3 weeks ago, the United States of America began a military offensive against Iran. Missiles and bombs have been exchanged, many lives have been
Central banks stand ready to act We analyse how the extended Iran war is driving energy shocks and forcing central banks worldwide to reassess rate
Economic impacts intensify amid conflict We analyse how the Iran conflict is reshaping energy markets and putting anticipated interest rate cuts at risk. Iran conflict:
What next for oil prices? Energy prices fluctuated at the start of the week on the back of continued geopolitical tension between the U.S. and
International Women’s Day | March Feature – Austen Morris Associates For years, investing was framed as a space dominated by confidence, risk-taking and fast decisions-
On Wednesday last week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana took to the podium to present South Africa’s 2026/2027 Budget. In recent years, it has been an
Markets respond to political uncertainty How continued U.S. tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are affecting markets. U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs The week
Three themes driving investor sentiment Software sell-offs, U.S. inflation and U.S. labour market data, we break down the latest market drivers. To AI or not
For an asset often dismissed as a relic — dug from the ground, hoarded in vaults, offering no yield and no dividends — gold has
Markets respond to political turmoil We examine how markets have reacted to political developments in Japan and the UK as well as the impact of
Markets respond to Fed chair nomination We explore how markets have reacted to President Trump nominating Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair. Warsh nominated
How are U.S. tariff threats impacting markets? We examine the market’s reaction to President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Davos and
U.S. inflation remains above target U.S. inflation data came in below expectation, but remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s desired 2% limit. Worlds apart: Trump
An uncertain world for investors Geopolitical tensions, weak U.S. jobs data, and silver supply restrictions shake markets. U.S. jobs growth disappoints Most of last week
Equities soar to record highs Global stocks outperformed last week, driven largely by the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive rate cut. Fed rate cut and growth
Markets await key interest rate decisions Bonds started the week slightly on the back foot as markets await the interest rate decisions of three central
