With the dust barely settled on the US election, Dimitri Zabelin of Pantheon Insights joined us to bring his international geopolitical lens to the show. We talked about the possible impacts of Trump's economy and social policies on inflation, interest rates and the strength of the US economy. We also talked about a few trade ideas related to the Trump victory, as well as the positioning of Elon Musk in all this.
Investing in stocks is exciting, but also dangerous unless you know how to research them. In this episode, we talk through some of the approaches we take to research, ranging from top-down analysis (finding stocks that fit a macro thesis) through to bottoms-up approaches that include valuation multiples and the power of good ol' common sense. Join The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla in this show and benefit from their extensive knowledge of the markets and experience in making investments - including ones that didn't work out!
The US CPI print was slightly different to market expectations, though you would never say so based on the mayhem that ensued. The sell-off was brutal, hitting tech stocks the hardest. Risky assets (like the rand) also took a knock. In this episode, we discuss macroeconomic concepts not just around inflation in the US, but also around China and Europe. For bonus points, we also touch on South African companies that have exposure to Europe. Magic Markets is your invitation to be part of the dealing room conversations that are usually closed off from public ears. Join us and learn! [...]
It’s just the two of us on Episode 85, which gave us a great opportunity to talk about all kinds of things, really. We started off with macroeconomics because there’s just so much going on in that space. Inflation, interest rates and even copper are top of mind for traders and investors alike. This led us into a discussion about banking regulation and how capital is being sucked out of the system by putting higher equity capital requirements on banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. We talked about capital buffers and the impact they have on risk and returns. We also [...]
With supply chains around the world clogged up and companies scrambling to navigate their way through the mess, there have been clear winners in the process like Grindrod Shipping. Is it wise to chase those winners, or to look for the companies that are ready to pounce once the supply chains catch up to demand? In Episode 47 of Magic Markets, hosts The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla explore the reasons for the supply chain pressures and the impact this has on companies, using practical examples along the way. There’s also a short discussion on the potential impact on property prices [...]
The commodity economy is playing out in front of our very eyes, not just in South Africa but in other important African jurisdictions as well. The obvious impact is on mining companies themselves, but there are other South African companies that have benefitted along the way, like MTN. In an inflationary environment where Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems quite comfortable with letting durables inflation run, commodity-related stocks are making a strong case for inclusion in our portfolios. Magic Markets is your invitation to join The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla as they discuss the markets, their portfolios and all things finance-related. Listen to the show [...]
Inflation: the word on everyone's lips. What is causing spikes in inflation in countries like the US? Is it transitory? What does that even mean? Inflation can have a significant impact on an investment portfolio. In Episode 26 of Magic Markets, Mohammed Nalla (Moe-Knows.com) and I explain how inflation affects valuations and some of the techniques available to help mitigate the impact. http://
In Episode 9 of Magic Markets, The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla (Moe-Knows) discuss Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), an economic framework that been received a great deal of attention in the media. They also discuss inflation, interest rates and how these concepts interact in the markets. http://
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