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Investors have a limited edge in predicting geopolitical outcomes. Our value-add lies in assessing the relative economic exposure of different countries. It also lies in judging what the market has priced into different sectors and determining how to allocate risk accordingly within a geopolitical risk investment strategy.

Despite recent diplomatic peace efforts from the US, the US-Israel war on Iran has now entered its fourth week. As a result, the situation remains extremely volatile. Moreover, ongoing Middle East tensions continue to heighten uncertainty across global markets. As the days pass, the risk of a stagflationary environment increases. In this scenario, low growth and high inflation occur simultaneously.

Many traders fall into the trap of overtrading, chasing short-term gains without a structured strategy. Others overdiversify by spreading capital too thinly across multiple assets without a clear risk management plan. Striking the right balance is key to long-term success.

The vidcast looks at the increase in the number of unauthorised lenders and unpack the concerns around licensing in the lending space. We also provide information useful to consumers looking to validate lender licensing.

This vidcast discusses the boardroom woes at Quantum foods, before wrapping up with the latest challenges facing PnP. We then look into the latest data from the US and what it means for potential interest rate cuts. The aim is to get a better understanding of the driving factors, investment cases and opportunities that may present themselves.

This vidcast discusses the Pick n Pay (PnP) rights offer and the incentive package that Sean Summers negotiated for himself. We also look into commodities and the USD/ZAR with our guest Ruan Landsberg, Market Analyst at Finalto.