Finweek English - 26 November 2020

In this issue

In this issue of Finweek: The outlook for emerging market - are there investment opportunities on the horizon?; Views on: Brazil, India, Mexico, Poland; Medical aid schemes: Riding on reserves as pandemic ebbs; SA Economy - Dancing on the fiscal cliff; US elections - Is Africa on Biden's agenda?; Investment - The secret tucked away in inventory.

Risk And Our Consumption Choices

A new study on pandemic buying yields interesting results.

4 mins

How Will Biden Work For Africa?

When US president-elect Joe Biden takes office in 2021, he will have to repair the foreign policy damage his predecessor caused. Where South Africa and Africa will feature on that list of priorities is not clear.

6 mins

Why Now Is The Time To Start Buying Shell

As the energy giant looks to the future, it’s positioning itself to remain powerful for the long run.

5 mins

Inventory Levels Can Be An Early Warning Signal

The amount of stock a company holds on its balance sheet at reporting time can give investors an indication of a company’s cash flow status, as well as flag other issues on the horizon.

3 mins

Are SA Shares Still Attractive?

While 2020 certainly was the bearer of bad news for markets globally and here at home, there are a number of local stocks that are poised for a positive outlook.

3 mins

‘Long-Term Investing Is Meant To Be Boring'

As the Satrix 40 reaches two decades since listing on the JSE, Simon Brown takes a look at the history of exchange-traded funds and why they are a solid investment.

2 mins

Emerging Markets … And Trends

As developing nations navigate their way through the worldwide pandemic, there just might be some investment opportunities starting to emerge, writes Jaco Visser.

10+ mins

Medical Schemes' Healthy Reserves Underpin Lower Premium Increases

The medical aid scheme industry is faced by stagnant membership as South Africans suffer from economic headwinds. Nevertheless, schemes are well positioned to buffer the effect of Covid-19.

7 mins

Introducing Refined Ruggedness

The Ford Ranger Thunder exhibits double-duty dexterity off- and on-road.

5 mins

On margin

The curious case of the US elections

1 min

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