Sunday, February 2, 2025

Discretionary retailers on the JSE – Part 1

After covering non-discretionary retailers, Chris Gilmour now ventures into the discretionary retailers on the JSE, starting with Woolworths.

Some relief on inflation – or is there?

All eyes will be on speeches by Fed Chair Powell and ECB Chief Lagarde on Wednesday. EU inflation numbers are due this week. Watch out for related commodity and rand moves.

JSE retailers – where is the value?

In this detailed piece, Chris Gilmour considers the non-discretionary retailers on the JSE and where investors might find value (or not).

The Fed shows its hand

Despite the public holidays, there's been plenty going on. After a Fed hike and ECB emergency meeting, all eyes are on Powell's Congress testimony on Wednesday.

Of inflation, interest rates and bear markets

Being bearish isn't a pleasant way to feel. The facts are the facts though and there are reasons to worry. What does a trip down memory lane with US rates and inflation teach us?

Securing portfolio stability during anxious times

While many investors bias their decisions towards higher returns and a search for alpha, diversification and the inclusion of lower risk options remain an important part of the mix.

Swimming in a sea of red

The short-term picture for the rand is concerning to say the least. The Fed press conference is critical.

Easy Does It Podcast: Cooking up a Great Portfolio with The Finance Ghost

In the Easy Does It podcast, I talked about how to cook up a great portfolio with DJ@Large. This two-part series is well worth a listen!
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