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Money Matters 28 September 2023
Stocks fall as Fed lifts rate expectations Stock markets fell last week after the US Federal Reserve increased its interest rate expectations in response to
September 28, 2023
Stocks fall as Fed lifts rate expectations Stock markets fell last week after the US Federal Reserve increased its interest rate expectations in response to
When we talk to potential clients about their local investment portfolios, we are given figures of huge returns that clients could see each year and
Stocks mixed as US inflation accelerates Stock markets were mixed last week as an uptick in US inflation raised concerns that the Federal Reserve may
Stock markets. Two words that most people think rule the world. Well, when it comes to looking for assets that can give great returns, then
Positive economic data weigh on stock markets Positive data from the world’s largest economy proved to be bad news for stock markets last week, as
Stocks rise as US labour market cools Most major stock markets rose last week after US jobs data raised hopes of a pause in interest
Markets rally against negative economic data Markets mostly finished in the green this week despite a string of disappointing economic data and continued turmoil in
As of June 2023, South Africa’s National Assembly has approved the highly debated National Health Bill. Parliament states that the “objective of the NHI bill is to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans as enshrined in the Constitution”
Stocks fall as China’s economy impacts sentiment All major indices ended the week in the red as fears over China’s economic recovery impacted investor sentiment.
Mixed inflation data weigh on stock markets Stock markets gave a lacklustre performance last week following the release of mixed US inflation data. In the
The big question that has come up in our industry with the rise of AI is whether or not it will replace financial advisors. This is an important question for Austen Morris Associates as we march steadily into the fourth industrial revolution.
Stocks fall on US credit rating downgrade Most major stock markets fell last week after rating agency Fitch downgraded the US government’s credit rating. This
Stocks rise on hopes of US ‘soft landing’ Most major stock markets rose last week as encouraging economic data raised hopes of a ‘soft landing’
When it comes to estate planning many people have heard of a will, but fewer people may be familiar with a living will. These two legal documents serve different purposes, and it’s important to understand the difference between them. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between a living will and a will and provide practical answers to some common questions.
The investment landscape can be a tricky one to navigate. For many of us, we’ll have some retirement savings building up, perhaps some personal ‘rainy
Markets boosted by cooling US inflation All major indices finished in the green in a week that saw inflation and producer prices falling in the
Black Swan events are unexpected and rare events that have a significant impact on financial markets and the economy. They are called “black swans” because,
Stocks fall after hawkish Fed minutes Stock markets fell last week as the release of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting minutes raised concerns that
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