Tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of U.S. interest rates remaining “higher for longer” weigh on sentiment.

U.S. stock markets saw a decline for the week due to increased concerns about conflict in the Middle East and ongoing inflation worries, leading to higher long-term Treasury yields.

In March, U.S. employers surpassed expectations by hiring a significantly larger number of workers and increased wages.

The U.S. economy exceeded expectations in the final quarter of 2023, with a revised annual growth rate of 3.4%, up from the previous estimate of 3.2%.

All three major U.S. indices moved higher this week, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.3%.

The ECB contemplates rate cuts amid economic challenges.

U.S. stock markets experienced mixed performance as long-term interest rates fell amid concerns about a cooling labour market.

UK investment group Marlborough has made a ‘significant’ investment in independent financial adviser firm Carrick Wealth, which has its headquarters in South Africa and has advisers in five other countries

In a significant move to extend its pan-African operations, Carrick Wealth, a preeminent wealth management firm recognised for its offshore investment strategies, has inaugurated its new office in Windhoek, Namibia.

South African record holder, Amber Fillary, has made history once again, setting not one, but three new Guinness World Records this weekend in Konsberg, Norway.

Thursday's release of the U.S. Commerce Department's core PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, defined the week's market sentiment.

In the U.S., S&P Global has released early estimations of its Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMI) for both the services and manufacturing sectors.

South Africa's Budget for 2024 defied expectations as it prioritised fiscal continuity and consolidation over pre-election populist measures, contrary to widespread forecasts of significant fiscal slippage.