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Why is Gold falling while the Middle East is on fire?
It’s one of the most confusing things happening in markets right now. There’s a war raging in the Middle East. Oil prices are surging. Inflation fears are climbing. Global markets are rattled. And gold – the asset people have run to in every crisis for thousands of years – is falling?
The silicon chokepoint: why the 2026 AI chip shortage is different — and how to invest in it
If you’ve been following markets lately, you’ll know that AI chips have become some of the most valuable assets in the global economy. But as we move through March 2026, the conversation is changing. It’s no longer just about who can build the smartest AI. It’s about who can actually get the hardware to run it. And that requires something like silicon!
A silent shock is building in global fertilizer supply!
Over the past weeks, I’ve spoken about the Strait of Hormuz and how the war is threatening oil and aluminium supply. But there’s another, less obvious story unfolding – one that could ripple through global food prices, farming economics, and agricultural stocks. That is a significant share of the world’s key fertilizer ingredients flows through this chokepoint: roughly 44% of global sulphur, 31% of urea, 18% of ammonia, and 15% of phosphates.
Winning trading charts! It takes just one line to know where the market is going!
For as long as the stock market and charts have been around, using this one line in your trading, you would’ve been able to see where the market was going. With this line, you could have avoided financial crises like the Dot Com bubble, or the subprime crisis in 2008. And knowing this pattern, you’ll be able to protect yourself from other future financial crashes which are bound to hit the market.
Two JSE small caps trading at bargain prices!
The past four or five months have been incredibly rewarding for JSE investors. A revival of investor sentiment and confidence in SA has helped the JSE All Share, Small Cap Index and small caps in general to hit new all-time highs this year.
What makes a successful trader? – L.P
When L.P asked me this question, I thought it was an easy one to answer because it just takes three things to be a successful trader.
Let’s delve into them!
Why China’s stimulus package could be good for SA mining stocks
Recently, China caught the market’s attention when it launched massive economic stimulus measures. It decreased interest rates by 0.5%, lowered mortgage rates, and injected $142 billion into banks. But the most interesting part is China announced plans to give funds, insurers and securities dealers, access to lending facilities to buy stocks. Following the announcement, Chinese stocks posted the biggest rally since 2008! So, the question is what’s the reason for China’s stimulus package?
Investment Master Class: Five tips to follow when you buy your first penny shares
Five things to look out for when buying your first penny shares – miss these and you could write off your investment account! Whether you’re brand new to this, or a seasoned investor, these five tips could help you avoid serious investment mistakes:
FAQ: What does it mean when investors talk about gearing?
We often talk about gearing your investments and I’ve recently had a couple of questions about what this actually means. So today I thought I’d take the opportunity to explain exactly what it is.
Intel – The “Great Fall” of the world’s most valuable chipmaker!
For decades, Intel was the world’s most valuable chipmaker. The company pioneered microprocessors – one of the most ground-breaking technologies in the history of humanity: It’s the technology that powers computers and was central to the digital revolution. But the company today is far from its former glory.
Simple indicators can make you easy money! Get the big picture with the 200 Day Moving Average
You’re familiar with the clichéd saying “The trend is your friend”. Now this saying drills down to the very basics of trading, and is probably the most overlooked point to remember when trading. And that’s where the 200 day moving average comes in.
What could be the catalyst for higher platinum prices
What’s been going on with platinum? After hitting a 2024 high of around $1,094 per ounce, the platinum price has now settled under $1,000. The reality is the platinum price is not much higher than it was five years ago. And it’s weighed heavy on platinum producers – particularly SA miners.
The disposition effect could be an investor’s greatest enemy
The disposition effect refers to an anomaly in behavioural finance where investors tend to sell winners early and hold onto losers longer.
While many investing textbooks point towards using fundamental data to drive decisions, investors, let emotional sentiment drive their choices. There are at least four different studies between 1985 and today proving without a doubt that investors are likely to sell their best, winning stocks while buying more and holding onto losers. Let me explain why…
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