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Macro Monday Ep 98: South African markets outperform

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While November was flat for global markets, they’ve performed well over six and 12 months. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International discusses South African equities that have stood out, with a 43% gain in US dollar terms over the past 12 months, compared to 19% for the global benchmark, reflecting the role of rising commodity prices in supporting South African markets.
1 Dec English South Africa Business · Investing

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