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This week's podcast - based on our free newsletter - we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025. We have a bit of a deep dive into the French and South Korean econo-politics and some of the possible bond implications of Trump's Treasury pick. This is the last podcast of the year, and we'll be back in the third week of January. You can get on our database at Rexsolom.co.za. 

This week we look at some aspects of the new Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada and the possible implications of that. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have merged, and online shopping is inching to 50-50 for that day/week/month. We also look at some of the retail trends, and the role Amazon has played in changing that landscape. 

This week we look at the rise and rise of crypto and how and why it is becoming 'mainstream'. We've lived through increasing global tension and skirmishes this year - could they turn into war and will countries have to pick sides? This podcast is based on our weekly free newsletter, go to www.rexsolom.co.za to get on the mailing list.  

This week we have a look at some of the Trump picks for his inner circle and a deeper look at Tariffs - what they are, why they are imposed and what they might mean for the rest of the world. We also have a look at GEPF results that came out for 2023/2024 and try to decipher why they did so badly. This podcast is based on your weekly free newsletter which you can sign up for on our website www.rex...

This week Cobie Legrange and Dawn Ridler look at some of the economic implications around the Trump win, especially wrt inflation. US stocks are now expensive, or very expensive - do you just chase earning when it comes to stock picking? We're going to have to wait a while to see if increased tariffs are going to be imposed by Trump - but some US companies aren't waiting. 

In this podcast Liam Wright and Dawn Ridler discuss those crucial 10 years leading up to retirement, and what you need to know and understand to maximise the impact they'll have on your eventual retirement. 

In this week's podcast Dawn Ridler and Cobie Legrange discuss the South African Medium Term Budget and compare it to the UK's budget which also came out last week. We have another look at the Magnificent 7, and how they have to move into the next phase of AI - monetisation. We briefly look at the final run-up to the US elections as we now wait for it all to play out. 

This week we look at Eli Lilly and the risky nature of investing in Pharma stocks. Debt and Tariffs - and more specifically when will the debt bomb go off - will Bond vigilantes play a role as they have in the past? Europe is back on the investment radar as investors look for opportunities outside of the US. 

This week we talk about bonds in the US and what might happen if there was a 'bond revolt'. In both the newsletter and the podcast we look at the Chinese Tazra railway network snaking across Africa picking up much-needed commodities and securing that supply for China into the future. It's the Medium Term Budget this week and we go into some of the expectations around that (with much more in the ne...

This week we look at The markets, and specifically some of the PE ratios that can be found globally. We discuss Boeing who are going through a very difficult patch , and look at whether there is a case to nationalise airlines. The SABC are scrambling trying to find funds, and are sitting on R44bn in arrears from unpaid licenses. 

This week Liam Wright and Dawn Ridler discuss grudge purchases, the option of self-insuring for events and how to optimise your personal risk mitigation - leaving some funds left over to invest and have fun. 

This week we take an in-depth look into the history of returns on the JSE, putting some of the recent gains into perspective. WE talk about investing in China again - and whether that play has legs. Oil prices always spike when tensions in the Middle East rise - what are the risks and pressure points? 

This week we look at China and the measures taken here to stimulate their economy. With just over a month to go to US elections the economy and markets are playing into Harris's hands but it is till going to be a tight race. Gold is at an all-time high - thanks to central bank purchases - we delve into the reasons for that. 

This week we look at how to keep the many financial plates in the air, from the start, so that you end up with a balanced risk and investment portfolio and not getting stuck on the one-step-forward, two-steps-back dance that is often the norm when you're starting out. 

This week we look at interest rate cuts in the US and RSA. The Dollar continues to be weak - which is behind most of the rand's strength. The GNU is hanging in there, and actually talking and consulting - and using the constitutional court as the backstop. Cobie takes a new look at 'efficient markets' and how times are changing.  

This week we look at the US presidential debate. The evolving role of AI, with the beta launch of the "Strawberry version, and how AI could be used effectively in the public sector in RSA. As the magnificent 7 cool down, it looks like the small and medium caps might just be picking up the slack. The US economy looks like its in a good place - is an interest rate cut of more than 25 bps really need...

This podcast delves into the risks, rewards and challenges entrepreneurs face, especially as they retire. 

This week we continue looking at the impact of politics on our economic environment, both at home and abroad. Eskom price increases come under scrutiny, and the GNU in Tswane is on rocky ground. Cobie talks about Intel and how it compares to the other big semiconductor manufacturers like Nvidia. This podcast is based on our free weekly newsletter that come out on Monday mornings. You can subscribe...

On the first of September 2024 the 2-pot pension system was finally introduced in South Africa and has led to a flurry of withdrawals from the newly created Savings Pot. In this podcast, which summarises the comprehensive blog that we put out on this topic (Rexsolom.co.za/posts), we touch on some of the more important topics surrounding this change and perhaps give you more insight into what it me...

This week we look at the history and context of Jackson Hole and what came out of the 2024 meeting. Nvidia continues to be a talking point, and we look at similarities to 2000, and how this AI dream needs to be monetised and trickled into the mainstream like the internet did after the dot com bubble. 

In this podcast (based on a post we put out that is available from Rexsolom.co.za/posts) we try to take a more positive approach to Life Insurance, looking at the benefits, but also the pitfalls from miss-selling that still happens today. We give you some hints and tips on how to find out for yourself what you 'need' and what to do with it once those 'needs' are behind you.  

This week we look at the potential changes to policies coming out of the US and the potential global impact. There are some parallels between some aspects of Project 2025 and failed ANC policies which are interesting and we look at. Fear and greed are often at the core of investment decisions, we have a look at this and how you can avoid falling into someone else's narrative. 

In this week's podcast Dawn and Liam talk discuss how to handle financial affairs when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia.  They look at Trusts, Power of Attorney and the pitfalls to look out for on the journey. There is a blog/post on this topic if you want more detail, available at Rexsolom.co.za/posts, where you can also get onto our mailing list and a heads-up whenever a new pod...

This week we have an in-depth look at oil, and the potential impact of an escalation of the Middle East unrest on the supply, price and politics. China is battling to lift itself meaningfully out of the post-Zero-Covid doldrums and the West is slowly decreasing its reliance on manufacturing out of China. We also go into a bit more detail on the investment philosophy we use at Rexsolom. You can get...

This week we are going to be chatting about "Weathering the Storm" - how to structure your investments to anticipate and mitigate inevitable market and economic turbulence. The full blog/post is available on rexsolom.co.za where you can join our free newsletter that will give you the full post.