Market and economic wrap: Reading the signals - Markets, metals, and monetary policy

In our latest market and economic wrap, Tumisho Grater, Multi Management Investment Analyst, breaks down the forces driving sentiment both locally and abroad. Global markets are navigating a complex web of strong earnings momentum, elevated equity valuations, shifting currency dynamics, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. With more than 90 S&P 500 companies’ due for reporting, including Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft - earnings remain a key focus. While results have been encouraging, concerns about stretched valuations and increasing concentration in mega cap technology stocks are rising. This shift in market structure is contributing to sustained strength in gold, which has now broken above $5 000 per ounce for the first time. Listen to the full episode for more insights.