Listen to Wealth CIO, Adriaan Pask as he summarises the SONA of last night where President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about international relations, growth reforms and crime.

The rand strengthens to 18.55 against the dollar as markets wait for President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday. Investors are keen to hear updates on reforms, while global trade tensions continue to affect sentiment. Read what else happened in the markets on Wednesday:

The rand edges up to 18.68 against the dollar, bolstered by President Trump's suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada. South Africa’s stock market and government bonds also see positive movement. Read what else happened in the markets on Tuesday:

US stocks slightly recovered after President Trump announced a one-month delay on tariffs against Mexico, following Mexico’s pledge to deploy 10,000 troops to tackle drug trafficking. Read what else happened in the markets on Monday:

Wall Street experienced a volatile end to the week after the White House dismissed reports suggesting President Trump would postpone tariffs by a month. Read what else happened in the markets on Friday:

The rand saw a modest appreciation toward R18.45 on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and rising costs for precious metals, particularly gold. Read what else happened in the markets yesterday:

As your life changes, so do your retirement planning needs. In the latest #PSGWealthPerspective Advice and Product Specialist Robyn Laubscher shares considerations for every life stage. Read the article here:

The dollar index held steady around 107.8 on Wednesday following a turbulent session the day before, while US stock futures climbed as investors assessed mixed earnings from megacap tech firms. Read what else happened in the markets yesterday:

Head of Securities Wendy Meyers says retirement isn’t just about reaching a certain age. Read the full @FAnews_Online article as she explains the role of a securities portfolio in your holistic retirement plan.

Despite concerns around geopolitical tensions, especially related to US sanctions on Russian oil and weaker Chinese economic data, global markets showed resilience on Tuesday, bolstered by strong tech sector performances and investor optimism ahead of key central bank decisions. Read what else happened in the markets yesterday:

In the latest #PSGWealthPerspective, Head of Actuarial and Product Linda Kleynscheldt explains the different benefits of a tax-free savings account and a retirement annuity. Read more here:

US stocks, particularly within the technology sector, saw significant losses on Monday, led by chipmakers such as Nvidia, which dropped 16.80%, while Broadcom, Oracle, and Arista saw losses ranging from 13% to 22%. Read what else happened in the markets yesterday:

With the end of the tax year approaching, Head of Sales Thomas Berry encourages maximising your tax-free savings to get the most out of your contribution this financial year. Read the full @IOL article here:

US stocks ended lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 declining 0.20%, the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.50%, and the Dow slipping 0.30%. Read what else happened in the markets on Friday:

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In a recent #PSGWealthPerspective, Head of Actuarial and Product, Linda Kleinscheldt delves into the differences between a tax-free savings account and a retirement annuity. Read the full article here:

WTI crude oil edged closer to $75 per barrel on Thursday as President Donald Trump gave a virtual address at the Davos forum. Read what else happened in the markets yesterday:

In a recent @EBnetwork article, CIO Adriaan Pask says investors should consider investing beyond the US in 2025, taking a closer look at the economic landscape and influencing factors.