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Abenomics worked, Fed not so much (#579)
Manage episode 408249125 series 17433
- Recent news on Markus Jooste's fine and tragic passing prompts reflection on justice and mental health awareness.
- Telkom's sale of its towers business for R6.75 billion highlights strategic shifts and potential opportunities in the telecom sector.
- Ongoing rise in oil prices raises concerns about inflationary pressures and global economic impacts.
Market Analysis and Insights: Gold's Surge:
- Gold prices hit new all-time highs above $2200, reflecting investor concerns and market sentiment following Jerome Powell's recent statements on inflation and monetary policy.
- Gold mining companies show varied responses, with Pan-African, Goldfields, DRD, and Anglogold Ashanti experiencing gains.
- Powell's announcement of no immediate rate cuts and a projected total of three cuts for the year signals a cautious approach towards inflation.
- Rising interest rates pose challenges for companies with significant debt burdens, while those with ample cash reserves stand to benefit.
- CPI data reflects higher-than-expected inflation rates, prompting speculation about potential rate cuts in South Africa and implications for economic recovery.
- Abenomics, Japan's economic policy experiment, demonstrates the effectiveness of unconventional monetary measures in stimulating growth and combating deflation.
- Remgro's net asset value growth raises questions about the effectiveness of its management strategy, despite trading at a significant discount.
Remgro has grown its NAV per share by 5% p.a. since 2010. Over the same period, the ALSI TR index has done 12% p.a. If you expect this underperformance to continue (and nothing in their recent capital allocation decisions indicates otherwise), then a fair discount to NAV is…
— Piet Viljoen (@pietviljoen) March 19, 2024
- Contrasting performance with Sabvest Capital highlights the importance of superior returns and effective capital allocation in investment decisions.
- Strong financial results from Sun International underscore challenges and opportunities in the leisure and hospitality sector, amid shifting consumer behaviors and economic uncertainties.
523 episodes
Manage episode 408249125 series 17433
- Recent news on Markus Jooste's fine and tragic passing prompts reflection on justice and mental health awareness.
- Telkom's sale of its towers business for R6.75 billion highlights strategic shifts and potential opportunities in the telecom sector.
- Ongoing rise in oil prices raises concerns about inflationary pressures and global economic impacts.
Market Analysis and Insights: Gold's Surge:
- Gold prices hit new all-time highs above $2200, reflecting investor concerns and market sentiment following Jerome Powell's recent statements on inflation and monetary policy.
- Gold mining companies show varied responses, with Pan-African, Goldfields, DRD, and Anglogold Ashanti experiencing gains.
- Powell's announcement of no immediate rate cuts and a projected total of three cuts for the year signals a cautious approach towards inflation.
- Rising interest rates pose challenges for companies with significant debt burdens, while those with ample cash reserves stand to benefit.
- CPI data reflects higher-than-expected inflation rates, prompting speculation about potential rate cuts in South Africa and implications for economic recovery.
- Abenomics, Japan's economic policy experiment, demonstrates the effectiveness of unconventional monetary measures in stimulating growth and combating deflation.
- Remgro's net asset value growth raises questions about the effectiveness of its management strategy, despite trading at a significant discount.
Remgro has grown its NAV per share by 5% p.a. since 2010. Over the same period, the ALSI TR index has done 12% p.a. If you expect this underperformance to continue (and nothing in their recent capital allocation decisions indicates otherwise), then a fair discount to NAV is…
— Piet Viljoen (@pietviljoen) March 19, 2024
- Contrasting performance with Sabvest Capital highlights the importance of superior returns and effective capital allocation in investment decisions.
- Strong financial results from Sun International underscore challenges and opportunities in the leisure and hospitality sector, amid shifting consumer behaviors and economic uncertainties.
523 episodes
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