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Magic Markets #206: The year ahead – buckle up!

Magic Markets2025-01-08T20:56:49+02:00

To kick off the year, we couldn't resist talking about the major themes that have carried over from 2024 into a new calendar year. US - China relations, interest rates, frothiness in equity valuations - it's all in here, along with a sobering discussion that gives context to the JSE performance last year vs. global alternatives. Get excited about the markets this year in this episode of Magic Markets, with a fast-paced overview of the big stuff that you should be following.

Magic Markets #206: The year ahead – buckle up!Magic Markets2025-01-08T20:56:49+02:00

Magic Markets Ep191: The India Opportunity

Magic Markets2024-09-04T11:19:23+02:00

As the world pays an increasing amount of attention to emerging markets and the concept of the Global South, India's outperformance vs. China remains an interesting topic. For South African investors, the strategy of a group like Sanlam is worth considering, as India offers an immense demographic dividend and a democratic environment in which to invest. Other than a look at the reasons why India has performed well recently (especially relative to China), this show delves into the services nature of the Indian economy and the opportunities that this brings.

Magic Markets Ep191: The India OpportunityMagic Markets2024-09-04T11:19:23+02:00

Magic Markets Ep185: Why the US Election Matters for Everyone

Magic Markets2024-07-25T16:25:47+02:00

In our quest to bring you global insights into the markets, we are thrilled to welcome Dimitri Zabelin to Magic Markets. As Founder and Geopolitical Strategist at Pantheon Insights, Dimitri has worked for institutions ranging from the World Economic Forum through to IG Group. He has a portfolio of international clients who he advises on geopolitical trends affecting markets, economies and businesses. In this podcast, we touched on US jobs data and what it tells us about consumers, an investment thesis for defense stocks (like Lockheed Martin) and various tech ideas ranging from Big Tech down to the frothy stocks that are a feature of Cathie Wood's world. Take your market knowledge to the next level with Magic Markets.

Magic Markets Ep185: Why the US Election Matters for EveryoneMagic Markets2024-07-25T16:25:47+02:00

Magic Markets Ep117: Macro Themes with Rachel Ziemba

Magic Markets2023-03-22T23:43:38+02:00

With a background at Roubini Global Economics and extensive experience across developed, emerging and even frontier markets, Rachel Ziemba brings a wealth of macroeconomic and geopolitical experience to Magic Markets. Having worked several times in the past with our very own Mohammed Nalla, Rachel agreed to join us for a discussion on general global trends and the perception of South Africa on the international stage. We covered topics including: Thoughts on where we are in the cycle, including global optimism around China and commodities despite some dissenting voices who think we could be heading back to a 2008/2009 scenario. The additional [...]

Magic Markets Ep117: Macro Themes with Rachel ZiembaMagic Markets2023-03-22T23:43:38+02:00

Magic Markets Ep106: The Global View with Marko Papic

Magic Markets2022-12-15T00:17:30+02:00

If you’ve looked at your portfolio even once this year, you’ll know that 2022 has proven how vital a solid geopolitical analytical framework can be in generating returns. As the author of the book Geopolitical Alpha, Marko Papic is a global geopolitical expert and partner at Clocktower Group, who advises some of the largest pension funds and investors globally. As a friend of Moe's, we were able to twist his arm to share some of his views on global geopolitics and the risks and opportunities they currently present for investors. Having travelled to South Africa many times, Marko also has a [...]

Magic Markets Ep106: The Global View with Marko PapicMagic Markets2022-12-15T00:17:30+02:00

Magic Markets Ep67: Investing in tough places

Magic Markets2022-03-17T02:16:49+02:00

Like moths drawn to a flame, some investors cannot help but choose strategies with a high risk/reward trade-off. Omid Gholamifar is one such investor. Born in Iran and having spent a great deal of time in Sweden, he has dedicated himself to uncovering investment gems in his country of birth. Through Serkland Invest, Omid is raising capital to invest in sectors like FMCG and pharmaceuticals in Iran. With this kind of experience, there’s so much to learn from him about investing in tough places. Join us on this episode of Magic Markets to learn more about Iran, a country you probably [...]

Magic Markets Ep67: Investing in tough placesMagic Markets2022-03-17T02:16:49+02:00

Magic Markets Ep54: Oh-My-Cron!

Magic Markets2021-12-02T01:41:06+02:00

In Episode 54 of Magic Markets, there’s a new variant in town. And that means that the gap between the haves and the have-nots will just get bigger. As the world decided to ostracise South Africa instead of supporting the country, it was another reminder of how this virus has widened the wealth gap. As unemployment in South Africa keeps increasing, we highlight a scary statistic out of Standard Bank: unsecured lending has returned to pre-Covid levels, but asset-based lending hasn’t. In a discussion that touches on a wide variety of points, ranging from office vacancies to the tourism industry, the [...]

Magic Markets Ep54: Oh-My-Cron!Magic Markets2021-12-02T01:41:06+02:00

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