David Bacher: Why September was a horror show for equity, bond investors

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The month of September was a shocker for investment markets, with global bonds rising at the fastest pace in memory, the oil price rising to 25% above the level of just three months ago, plus Nasdaq and S&P posting their worst month since December 2022's smack. WTF happened? In our monthly catchup, Corion’s David Bacher shares his insights on the latest moves - and provides an insider’s view into the latest developments within South Africa’s money management industry. - Alec Hogg

3 Oct 2023 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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