Markets, Trade and Tantrums
At the start of last week, European markets were down more than 1% as investors were fretting the re-emergence of the corona virus in Europe.
Entries by Thoughtcorp
July: Covid Confusion
In July, South Africans heard that they would be placed under a stricter level 3 lockdown. In one of his addresses to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government would restrict the movement and consumption of South Africans.
Prescribed Assets
Prescribed assets have been on the government’s agenda since it appeared on their election manifesto in 2019.
Alternatives to Cash
The interest rate on cash reduced by 44% during the past year. This has had a significant impact on investors seeking stable interest income.
Insurance in the time of COVID-19
In the current economic times, we are all facing uncertainties. But we believe that now more than ever, it is important for you to consider the risks associated with everyday living.
COVID-19 What will 2030 look like
Economics students are taught “economics” using formulae and theories. A theory will be expressed in some formula and once the student understands the theory and the formula that represents it, then economics becomes a game of “plugand- play”.
COVID-19: What will 2030 look like
The arrival of COVID-19 has changed the world, possibly forever. Eventually the pandemic will dissipate, and life will gradually return to normal.
Covid, consumerism, and a concerning budget
As COVID-19 continues to grip many countries around the world, a few interesting ideas about how consumer behaviour will change are starting to emerge.
Inflasie en ander monsters kom terug
Ons weet almal dat die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie reeds voor die huidige krisis baie diep in die moeilikheid was.
To Fix or not to Fix, that is the Question
The SARB reduced the repo rate, or repurchase rate, by an unprecedented 275 basis points (bpts), or nearly three full percentage points, since the beginning of the year to 3.75%; a record low. And further cuts may be possible!