South Africa: Fixed Income Under Pressure
In South Africa, bond markets have been under pressure as global yields increased and the rand weakened. Rising fuel costs are expected to push inflation higher in the months ahead, which could keep interest rates elevated. Cash investments, however, have remained stable and continue to benefit from higher short-term rates.
What this means for portfolios:
This environment reinforces the need to manage duration carefully, maintain exposure to income-generating assets, and preserve diversification.
The below FSCA regulated companies, who conduct asset management and investment services, are owned by Orion Investment Managers (OIM). These subsidiary companies operate in a number of different jurisdictions, and each provides investment management and products to their clients. Orion Investment Managers, is, in turn, owned by Spirit Invest International, which owns a portfolio of companies in the investment sector...
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