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Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Trump’s latest tariff salvo and why investors disliked Richemont’s update. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers explains how AI hyperscalers are shifting from asset-light models to heavy capital spending. Absa CIB’s Craig Brewer on the gold price finding a floor, and why copper is emerging as the metal of the new age.

‘Tomorrow's mines depend on exploration today, and that hasn't been happening’ – KPMG Lead Economist Frank Blackmore.

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors unpacks silver’s sharp rally – what’s driving it, and whether investors are better off owning the metal or the miners. KPMG SA’s Frank Blackmore on the untapped potential of South Africa’s mining sector. Simon on why Donald Trump’s calls to push Jerome Powell aside matter.

'At the end of the day, what we want to do is create employment and ensure that South Africans have a better place to live’ – Rudi Dicks, Presidency’s Project Management Office.

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Cell C – with the IPO a success and Allan Gray taking a meaningful stake, is there value emerging? Ian Anderson from Merchant West Investments on why 2025 could outshine 2024 for Reits – and whether the momentum can hold into 2026. Rudi Dicks, head of Operation Vulindlela, on the gains made so far and the key bottlenecks still holding reform back, just over five years into implementation.

‘I think you have to be very careful with the US as an investment destination; other markets are becoming much more interesting’ – Herman van Papendorp, Momentum Investments Head of Asset Allocation.

Sithembile Bopela from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks whether Aspen’s plan to sell its APAC (ex-China) assets sharpens the investment case. Herman van Papendorp from Momentum Investments explores how the US attack on Venezuela carries consequences well beyond Latin America, with longer-term implications for investors. Craig Antonie of AnBro Capital looks at where to find value – and strong returns – beyond the Mag 7, and why markets don’t pay attention to calendars.

Infringing on central bank independence is ‘really doing the opposite of investing in your future; you're investing in now at the expense of the future’ – Future Forex CEO Harry Scherzer.

Faheema Adia of Momentum Securities on the Mr Price German deal announced late last year. The market hates it, but is it all bad? Future Forex CEO Harry Scherzer weighs in on the importance of central bank independence. And, Satrix CIO Kingsley Williams discusses their new global Property ETF.

Jaco van Jaarsveldt of Experian explains the surprising consumer indebtedness data point.

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth weighs in on commidity market records over the holidays and into the new year. ETFsa's Mike Brown on the growth in the listed ETF, AMC and Actively Managed ETF sector in 2025. Plus, Jaco van Jaarsveldt of Experian on a surprising consumer indebtedness data point that may not indicate what it suggests ...

Dan Brocklebank from Orbis Investments, Allan Gray’s offshore partner on what the monty hall problem can teach us about markets. From the Japanese bubble in the 1990’s through the dot com bust to the AI boom of today. Lessons and expectations for investors.

Olga Constantatos from Futuregrowth Asset Management on Transnet’s long slide from excellence to crisis – and whether rising rail and port volumes, plus a stronger capital structure, signal a genuine turnaround.

Bastian Teichgreeber from Prescient Investment Management on SA’s improving sentiment – and why it’s happening just as global risks ramp up.

Prof Adrian Saville from the Gordon Institute of Business Science on the “age of fracture” – how global economic and political power keeps tilting from West to East, new alliances take shape, and why this shift extends far beyond President Trump.

Stafford Masie from Africa Bitcoin Corporation on the case for a bitcoin treasury company — how their model differs from Strategy Inc, and why being a first mover matters.

Harris Gorre of Grovepoint Investment Management reflects on US mid-market direct lending and private credit sector performance in 2025.

Keillen Ndlovu, independent property analyst, on another standout year for the local Reit market. Discounts to NAV have narrowed – but are the yields still compelling for investors? Harris Gorre of Grovepoint Investment Management on US private credit: a noisy yet resilient year for middle-market direct lending, where volatility unlocked opportunity and borrowers benefited from easing rates and stronger earnings.

Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth considers inflation and interest-rate prospects for 2026 – and why SA’s long-awaited green shoots are finally starting to surface.

Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth Investment on the inflation and interest-rate outlook for 2026 – and why SA’s long-awaited green shoots are finally starting to surface. Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments breaks down retail in 2025: clothing under strain, food flat, vehicle sales unexpectedly robust – and where the real value is hiding.

Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA looks back on 2025 crops, widespread foot-and-mouth vaccination, tariffs and the need for export diversification.

Nerina Visser from ETFsa reflects on a standout year for ETFs – from Satrix’s Resi10 soaring over 100% to the rise of actively managed fixed-income products, as SA marks 25 years of ETF innovation. Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA on tackling foot-and-mouth, the push to vaccinate 12m cattle, progress on chicken vaccinations, and whether 2026 rains will give farmers a lift.

Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy reflects on the Sarb’s warning that an AI boom-and-bust could pose a real risk to SA’s economy.