Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a resounding victory in the UK’s general election, ending 14-years of turbulent Conservative rule.

The wildebeest, also known as the gnu (pronounced “NOO”), is often referred to in the South African wildlife community as a “spare parts animal”.

U.S. markets recorded modest gains last week despite a shortened trading session due to the Juneteenth holiday closure.

Throughout Friday, the ANC/DA/IFP Government of National Unity (GNU) secured control of the country’s key legislatures.

U.S. manufacturing activity declined for the second consecutive month in May, driven by the sharpest drop in new goods orders in nearly two years and an unexpected decrease in construction spending the previous month.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced that the majority of the 27.7 million registered South Africans showed up in their numbers to mark their ballots on Wednesday.

U.S. stock markets ended the week mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its biggest weekly loss since early April, down 2,33%, while the NASDAQ Composite continued to march higher into record territory.

This week, investors remained closely attuned to Wednesday’s U.S. inflation report for April, which revealed figures largely in line with or slightly below expectations.

In the US, initial filings for unemployment benefits have surged to their highest level since late August 2023, suggesting a potential shift in what has otherwise been a robust labour market.