Warming up to Europe
June 24, 2020
Europe’s policy response to the virus shock was slow to get going – but an impressive array of fiscal and monetary measures is getting into place to bridge the economy through the shock.
PPS' analysis on CPI announcement
June 24, 2020
The environment for CPI data collection in April was challenged by the COVID-19 lockdown. This resulted in a smaller sample size being used, as well as
Emerging market economies won’t necessarily follow the same evolutionary pattern as developed markets—but that can be a good thing, in our view. For example, emerging market governments
It is in times like these, says Marais, that investors risk destroying their wealth due to decision making that is overly influenced by emotional and/or cognitive biases.
Emergency Budget speech commentary
June 23, 2020
We would like to see a more detailed analysis of phase 3 of government’s stimulus package which outlines how government aims to position the economy for structurally higher growth.
Six steps to start off investing
June 22, 2020
The global outbreak of Covid-19 has taught us many things, but one of the biggest lessons learnt is the importance of preparing and saving for the future. For some people this means putting
Navigating the uncertain waters
June 15, 2020
Global growth is expected to experience a contraction five times, compared to what was felt in 2008. Meanwhile, growth in the US will likely double its 2008 contraction to the downside
Mergence Investment Managers and Third Way Investment Partners in R450-mIllion renewable energy deal
June 12, 2020
Mergence Investment Managers and Third Way Investment Partners have invested R225m each to refinance a major renewable energy plant in a remote area of South Africa.
