Renergen sells Helium, Finally. Gold & Top40 at all-time Highs

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Market Overview:

Top 40 Index: Hit an all-time high of 82,378, currently at 81,800. SA markets remain strong despite a US market selloff.

Top40 | Weekly | 18 March 2025
Gold: Broke $3,000 for the first time last week, currently around $3,030. Continues to rise amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Gold | Weekly | 19 March 2025
Rand: Trading at 18.07, briefly touching 18.0088 earlier. Dollar weakness driving strength, with a target level of 17.80.

Key Market Insights:

Gold as a Portfolio Hedge:
- Maintains a 6-7% weighting in portfolio.
- Recent purchase at $2,865 via GLD ETF in New York.
- Potential buy zones: $2,800 and $2,850.
Dollar Index Trends:
- Initially targeted 104, broke through to 101.
- Could drive the Rand towards 17.80.

Global Uncertainty & Market Reactions:

European tariffs and Ukraine war concerns.
Trump-Putin meeting adds to geopolitical tensions.
Elevated US market valuations suggest exploring Europe ETFs.

Investment Strategies:

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Renergen* Helium Production Milestone:

Finally delivered helium after years of delays.
Stock surged from R3 to R9.30, but challenges remain.
Phase 2 expansion and NASDAQ listing pending.
Retail investors remain cautious due to past delays.

Macroeconomic Outlook:

Atlanta Fed GDP Now Forecast:
Predicts Q1 GDP contraction of -2.1%.
Economic slowdown concerns intensifying.

Upcoming Rate Decisions:

US Fed (FOMC): Unlikely to cut rates.
SA Reserve Bank (MPC): Potential space for a rate cut.

Simon Brown

* I hold ungeared positions.

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00:00 Market Overview and Key Movements 05:47 Gold and Rand Dynamics 12:08 Investment Opportunities in AI 17:43 Renigen's Helium Production and Challenges 20:06 Budget Insights and Economic Outlook

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