Investec Focus Radio UK
Investec Focus Radio UK features conversations between leading minds and other experts on economics, investments, business and working culture and topical issues beyond wealth.
“Quantitative easing is not an option for South Africa”
In a week of economic and political turmoil, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago made it very clear that the sole mandate of the central bank was to maintain price stability.
Why GDP hit a 10-year low
It was widely expected that GDP figures would be negative, but it came in at -3.2% and shocked observers and market participants alike.
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Rand Rumblings: Why? And where to?
There’s a potential perfect storm brewing for our suddenly trigger happy local currency, as a cocktail of domestic and international issues conspire against it.
Oil Market Update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Can Eskom prove the markets wrong?
With the markets already pricing in a pessimistic outcome for the Eskom energy crisis, even a small improvement in the electricity situation could open up opportunities in the SA bond and equity markets. Chris Holdsworth, investment strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment, talks about this and the economic impact of…
Oil Market Update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Elections 2019: Boring is good
Bucking the global trend towards more populist governments, South Africa continued on its recent more centrist track under Cyril Ramaphosa, with the ANC garnering 57.5% of votes. Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop says that this is a perceived positive outcome for business and investors.
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. This week we discuss the surprise twist in the US/China trade talks, the US sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East, and whether increases in US crude inventories suggest the market is over-supplied. --- Please…
Elections 2019: the Goldilocks scenario for business
Most businesses and investors are hoping for a strong ANC majority to make the hard decisions necessary to restore confidence in South Africa, according to a leading political commentator at a recent Investec for Intermediaries event.
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Q1 2019: Macroeconomic data releases in a misfiring economy.
The South African first quarter was at best unremarkable, at worst poor when it came to macroeconomic data releases. Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec runs through the indicators that show a misfiring economy.
Oil Market Update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Q1 2019: The rand holds onto reasonable and manageable levels, despite the occasional wobble.
The rand has surprised with relative strength throughout the new year despite being bombarded with potentially negative factors both domestic and international. David Gracey, head of fixed income and currency trading at Investec, chats to Lindsay Williams about currencies, growth and all things Moody's- and Eskom-related.
Repo rate unchanged ahead of Moody's country review
The South African repo rate is set to remain flat for the year, should the country avoid a credit rating downgrade from Moody’s. global credit rating agency will deliver a country review for South Africa on Friday.
Is volatility here to stay?
Is volatility a good or bad thing for corporates and institutions? In this Investec Focus Radio podcast, David Gracey, head of Fixed Income and Currencies and his colleague in Fixed Income, Devin Naidoo, talk to financial journalist Lindsay Williams about managing risk in an increasingly uncertain world.
Oil Market Update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Oil Market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…