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The Investment Perspective, with Ninety One

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Gold
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South African Reserve Bank
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China
Donald Trump
Oil Prices
United States
Infrastructure
US Dollar
Central Banks
South African Economy
Copper
Government Of National Unity

Discover the latest local and global investment and industry insights from the only global asset manager rooted in South Africa. At Ninety One, our global reach becomes your investment edge. Tune in, subscribe, and unlock expert perspectives with every new episode.

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John Biccard argues that South African equities have become disconnected from the country's own improving bond market. He points to retail names trading at deep discounts to intrinsic value, a first move into global technology after a brutal software... more

After a blistering 18 months for emerging market equities at an index level, the concentration risk has now become a concern for many. Portfolio Manager Varun Laijawalla argues that beneath the headlines is a story of a wider opportunity set from whi... more

After widespread expectations in 2025 of a structural dollar bear market, conditions appear to have shifted in 2026. The greenback's status as the world's reserve currency has strengthened over the past year, with the Dollar Index recording a modest,... more

Oil prices have pulled back sharply from their peak, but Vivienne Taberer warns that the relief may come too late to spare South African consumers further pain. With the SARB watching closely for signs that inflation expectations are becoming unancho... more

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Head of Alternative Credit at Ninety One in London
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#91 The dollar's reversal: from debasement fears to strength
Q: Jason, the obvious answer to me anyway, to the dollar strength, is seemingly the war on Iran and now the Fed under a new chairman. Is it that easy, though?
The host suggests a simplistic view, while the guest argues that a broader balance of factors, including policy credibility, rate differentials, and energy prices, drives the dollar more than any single event.
#88 When the rule book no longer applies
Q: What is your strategy given the rulebook might be thrown out the window?
Embrace flexibility and a long horizon, monitor the pace of AI adoption and its impact on different sectors, and prepare for episodes of mispricing as markets reprice risk; don't assume historical repeats, instead triangulate with multiple scenarios and maintain discipline amid volatility.
#88 When the rule book no longer applies
Q: So what do you do as an investor?
The strategy centers on recognizing that markets are heavily influenced by AI-driven productivity and capital expenditure, while acknowledging higher yields and potentially divergent paths between Main Street and Wall Street; investors should stay开放-minded, avoid overreliance on past models, and prepare for continued volatility with a focus on breadth of growth rather than chasing a single narrative.
#80 The art of sleeping when markets can't
Q: How is Cautious Managed positioned to weather these conditions?
The portfolio emphasizes balance, a tilt towards inflation-linked bonds, selective exposure to SA equities, and investments in infrastructure beneficiaries like ASML and TSMC, aiming to sleep well at night despite short-term volatility.
#80 The art of sleeping when markets can't
Q: What distinguishes this oil shock from previous periods, and how does that affect investment stance?
The guest explains that while oil prices have spiked, the persistence and macro feedback loops differ from past shocks, emphasizing that inflation and energy costs will feed through to consumer spending and corporate margins, requiring careful asset allocation and inflation hedges.

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This show features senior investment professionals from a global asset manager based in South Africa, focusing on macroeconomics, asset classes, and regional market dynamics. Episodes typically center on how geopolitical events, commodity cycles, inflation, and policy signals shape asset prices and portfolio positioning. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on practical investment frameworks, risk management, and the application of macro insights to active asset management, often with a South Africa–centric lens alongside global market themes. The format frequently combines candid market commentary with tactical takeaways for institutional and high-income individual investors, making it valuable for listeners who want rigorous, inves... more

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