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05 Sep 2025

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR AUGUST 2025

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a Nutshell’, Linda Eedes breaks down the key market trends of August 2025. Despite some market turbulence, global markets saw gains in August, driven by positive corporate earnings and slowing inflation. Listen to the full podcast for insights on how political decisions impacted the US, the mixed performance of commodities, and the importance of cautious investing and diversified portfolios in a complex global economy.

The material in this podcast is provided for information purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance, and the value of investments may go up or down. For more information about our fund range and our terms and conditions, please visit Foord's website at www.foord.co.za

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MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR DECEMBER 2025

Rate cuts and resilient growth defied recession fears in 2025. Global equities delivered their strongest year since 2019, with European and emerging markets outperforming the US by double digits. Commodities surged…

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08 Jan 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR NOVEMBER 2025

Markets paused in November as US equities stayed flat, tech underperformed, and gold soared while Bitcoin slumped. South Africa rallied on supportive conditions, while China remained under pressure. Linda Eedes…

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