Do elections matter for markets? (#570)

Episode 570 of the WorldWide Markets with Simon Brown podcast, hosted by JustOneLap.com, titled "Do elections matter for markets? (#570)" was published on January 17, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.

January 17, 2024 ·10m · WorldWide Markets with Simon Brown

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In this episode of JSE Direct, Simon Brown discusses various market topics, including the bleak outlook of the Hang Seng Index due to Chinese GDP results.

Positive news for Grindrod with the Maputo Port Development Company's impressive performance.

The rise in uranium prices driven by increasing demand for nuclear power plants, he found two US listed ETFs benefiing from this trend.

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The approval of 11 Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC. When does the JSE get a crypto ETF?

Do elections matter for markets?

Upcoming elections in 2024 across 70 countries. Simon explores the question of whether elections truly matter for investors, emphasising historical examples where market reactions were short-term and highlighting the importance of focusing on long-term investment strategies amid political volatility.

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