Market Watcher: Markets have memories

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks the US 30-year Treasury yield surpassing the 5% threshold and the history behind the 2008 financial crisis. She delves into AI stocks taking a hit and the JSE performing weaker today, the impact of the US-Iran conflict on markets and inflation and how prolonged uncertainty has affected oil prices. She also shares her expectations for the upcoming inflation print and the interest rate decision later this month.

Chantal Marx – head of investment research, FNB Wealth and Investments
19 May 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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