Like most countries, South Africa is experiencing high inflation levels in the wake of the pandemic and recent events in Ukraine. The effects are being felt in supermarkets, at filling stations and in our monthly utility bills. Consequently, many of those with some cash to spare are seeking a means to combat steadily rising prices. Many South Africans are now…
Few countries escaped the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In many cases, curtailed production and closures resulting from lockdown restrictions have led to marked declines in their economies and the onset of financial recession. Given the overall economic decline, many are questioning whether or not this is the best time to consider making investments. In practice, it rather depends on…
Is Bullion Trading The Right Investment Option For You? Anyone new to the investment market can be forgiven if they find it confusing. The terminology alone can appear sufficiently alien to deter many from dabbling in matters they don’t adequately understand. Is there a difference between futures and options? What precisely are exchange-traded funds (ETF) and cryptocurrencies? However, despite a…
While the popularity of fashion accessories like dress rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces might tend to wax and wane, the demand for some of the raw materials used to manufacture them is growing. Precious Metals like Gold, Platinum and Silver have other more productive uses and also possess an intrinsic value that prevails and frequently grows, even without the creative…
Given the number of previously financially sound citizens, both at home and overseas, who now have concerns about their future, the need for a dependable investment vehicle has seldom been greater. With few exceptions, world stock market prices remain in decline following widespread disruptions in the wake of the pandemic. While some people are opting to hold on to their…
While stock markets have survived the test of time, many people will have heard of the infamous Wall Street Crash of 1929. Among its other devastating consequences, the unprecedented event decimated the automotive and construction industries, almost halving the country’s gross national product in just a couple of months. Between 2007 and 2008, a global financial crisis also took its…