Consumer stocks still require caution

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Another fuel price surge for May is piling pressure on consumers. We speak to Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss about the impact on discretionary spending. Reza Hendrickse from PPS Investments unpacks how they positioned portfolios as war in Iran broke out, the market reaction they expected, and their current view on EMS exposure. Sam Mokorosi from the JSE on last month’s launch of Africa’s first Nature-Linked Performance-Based Bond – and what it could mean for sustainable finance on the continent.
4 May 10PM English South Africa Business News · Business

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