No margin for error
Hope must make way for action.
SA bonds continue to hold their worth for investors
Central bank action has had a profound effect on risk sentiment, we take a look at how global bond markets have responded.
While economic recovery challenges still abound, the likelihood of South Africa tumbling into a debt trap within the next five years has, thankfully, diminished.
But SAGBs might still fare better than expected
Bloated merchant acquirers face disruption in the Brazilian market spac
“When the world is running down, you make the best of what’s still around.” – Musician and actor, Gordon Sumner (aka Sting)
South African government bonds remain attractive despite global shocks
But depressed growth and further Eskom support weigh heavily on government
“Invest for the long haul. Don’t get too greedy and don’t get too scared.” – Shelby M.C. Davis
But South African bonds still offer a bulwark against global policy normalisation