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Xi, Trump and the Thucydides Trap
“Can China and the United States overcome the so-called Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country relations?”
That question is not neutral. It is not diplomatic small talk. It is a frame. And once you understand the frame, the entire relationship, and everything that comes out of Beijing this week looks very different.
How to protect your portfolio during a prolonged inflation shock
South Africa entered 2026 in its best inflation position in 21 years. Inflation had fallen to 3% – right on the Reserve Bank’s new target. More rate cuts were on the table. Consumer confidence was cautiously recovering. After years of grinding cost-of-living pressure, there were genuine reasons for optimism. Then the Iran war started. And the numbers started moving in the wrong direction.
What isa trend and how to recognise it?
Markets don’t move in straight lines forever, but when a strong trend develops, it can feel incredibly obvious in hindsight. The problem is that most traders only recognise the trend after the biggest move has already happened.
Jevons Paradox and AI – what’s it all about?
Jevons Paradox and AI – what’s it all about?
Did the Argentine president just end the meme coin market?
Last week, the crypto meme coin market was rocked when a meme coin endorsed briefly by Argentine President Javier Milei, soared to a $4.6 billion market cap, before it plummeted, resulting in massive losses.
Time in or Timing? A Look at technical analysis
If fundamental analysis tells us what to buy, and sentiment analysis helps us understand why the market is moving, technical analysis tells us when to act.
The TOP metal to own in 2025…
Every quarter, Reuters surveys analysts across the world…To find out what they think will be the TOP performing base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME).
What exactly are base metals? Think copper, lead, zinc, tin, nickel… These, however, weren’t the top answer. The answer was in fact…
The two hidden forces behind successful tech – Spot them and profit!
They are the forces behind nearly all the mega-successful technology winners of the past 20 years… They explain why some companies are growing so quickly, gobbling up market share, and making more money faster than ever before… And why others are getting utterly demolished – going out of business – at the same incredible rate. So, if you want to generate life-changing returns investing in disruptive tech stocks, then you need to know how to spot them…
Are Your Emotions Costing You Money?
Recently we covered how fundamentals like inflation, interest rates, and employment data shape market trends. But let’s be honest – markets don’t always react as expected.
Strong economic data can trigger selloffs, while bad news can fuel rallies. That’s because markets aren’t just driven by numbers—they’re driven by emotions. Fear, greed, and expectations move prices just as much as economic reports, sometimes even more.
This week, we’re diving into market psychology. Understanding sentiment shifts and avoiding emotional traps can help you make more disciplined trading decisions, reducing costly mistakes.
There’s trouble brewing in the precious metals markets…
For decades, precious metal bulls have complained that paper markets have manipulated the prices of gold and silver.
You see, the same bar of gold/silver can be bought and sold a thousand times over without ever leaving the same vault. This allows the fiat cartel to use paper money to suppress prices of the physical metals.
The only way to combat this “manipulation” is if every buyer had custody of their own gold, which, not many buyers do.
Interestingly, these dynamics seem to have recently changed…and fast!
Is the AI Boom in trouble? Microsoft and Alphabet’s Latest Results Say Not So Fast
On January 29, Microsoft’s stock plunged 6.7%. Then, on February 4, Alphabet saw a staggering $200 billion wiped off its market cap after a 7.8% drop in share price. Ouch. So, what’s going on? Are we seeing the end of Big Tech’s growth story? And does this signal the demise of the AI boom?
Fundamentals First: How Key Economic Indicators Drive Smart Trading
This week, we’re zooming in on the economic indicators that matter most—**inflation**, **interest rates**, and **employment data**. These key reports offer a window into a country’s economic health and often trigger big moves in the market. Whether it’s a central bank hiking interest rates, inflation creeping up, or a surprisingly strong jobs report, these fundamentals influence long-term price trends.
Trump, Trade Wars, and SA – what’s going on?
In one day, US President Donald Trump threatened three key partners – China, Canada, and Mexico – with tariffs over illegal immigration and fentanyl. These threats combined with the tit-for-tat tariff response by Canada and Mexico were enough to send stock markets across the world into the red.
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