
The rising cost of money
South Africa’s debt outlook is improving, according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. But what could higher borrowing costs globally mean for local households, businesses and the public purse?

South Africa’s debt outlook is improving, according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. But what could higher borrowing costs globally mean for local households, businesses and the public purse?

For investors, geopolitics is no longer background noise. It is a core driver of supply chains, inflation, and sovereign risk premia, says Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy.

In investing, one key factor is often overlooked: the payback period. Understanding duration can reshape your portfolio strategy and help you manage risk more effectively.