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Traders lowering expectations for more aggressive rate hikes by Fed as US economic growth starts to slow
Ironically, a slowing US economy has tempered expectations of aggressive rate hikes, which is bullish for equities and bearish for the dollar.
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Some positives for the rand to hold on to
The rand staged a recovery on the back of last week's interest rate hike, with all eyes now firmly on the Fed.
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Real interest rates still in highly negative territory
With real interest rates in highly negative territory in many countries worldwide, South Africa offers an attractive real yield.
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25 or 50, that is the question…
If growth wasn't a concern, a 50bps hike would be a certainty this week. Instead, the MPC has a delicate balancing act ahead, with the market likely to place emphasis on the tone of its statement.
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Market update: currencies and commodities
Chinese retail sales data gave emerging markets currencies a knock.
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Inflation, war and India: are there opportunities?
With inflation running away and conflict in Ukraine likely to endure, where are the opportunities?
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Increased risk aversion as dollar strengthens further
Risk aversion sentiment continues, with a strengthening USD and a share drop in palladium in particular.
