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4th quarter 2002 Never underestimate the importance of real returns
November 09, 2002
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Many South Africans have become accustomed to periods of high returns, particularly in the domestic market. This has often created an expectation amongst investors that these periods of high returns will continue in the future. However, investors have tended to focus exclusively on th
Continue Reading →3rd quarter 2002 How much longer is the fat lady going to sing?
August 09, 2002
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The old adage “It ain’t over ’till the fat lady sings” is perhaps appropriate when looking at the current state of global markets and the world is beginning to wonder when she is likely to take a bow and move off centre stage. In the last six years there have b
Continue Reading →2nd quarter 2002 The bruised and battered Rand makes a partial recovery – is it sustainable?
May 09, 2002
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In January 2002, the SA Reserve Bank surprised the markets with a 1% increase in the Repo Rate. In line with expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee increased interest rates by a further 1% at their meeting in March 2002. The main factors contributing to this increase were: the ex
Continue Reading →1st quarter 2002 Is all that glitters, gold?
February 09, 2002
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There have been two interesting developments since our last report (as at 31 December 2001). The first has been the partial strengthening of the Rand, the second being the steady rise in the gold price over the past two months. The enquiry ordered in January 2002 by President Mbeki in
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