SARB wants a lower inflation target; how, why & implications?

JSE Direct with Simon Brown

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Sasol Secunda Reprieve

• Recap of Sasol's recent developments.
• Minister's agreement to Sasol's appeal regarding emissions at Secunda.
• Stock bounce and support level analysis.
• Target prices discussion and outlook for Sasol.

PGM Miners' Performance

• Analysis of platinum group metal (PGM) miners' performance.
• Notable increases in stock prices.
• Consideration of factors affecting the industry, including production cuts and demand for catalytic converters.
• Exploration of whether the current uptrend indicates the beginning of a bull market.
• Discussion on supply and demand dynamics in the PGM market.
• Mention of Sibanye Stillwater's* CEO's forecast.
• Reflecting on year-to-date performance of PGMs.
• Insights into the future trajectory of PGM prices and potential risks.

[caption id="attachment_41807" align="aligncenter" width="849"] PGM and miner moves for the month of April up to the 9th[/caption]

Fitch Cuts China's Outlook to Negative

• Overview of Fitch's downgrade of China's outlook.
• Analysis of implications for the Chinese economy.
• Examination of the performance of Chinese stocks.
• Commentary on factors contributing to China's economic struggles.
• Exploration of potential effects on global markets.

WeBuyCars Listing

• Preview of WeBuyCars' upcoming listing.
• Discussion on the valuation and market cap of WeBuyCars.
• Comparison with Transaction Capital.
• Speculation on market demand for second-hand cars and implications for WeBuyCars' growth strategy.
• Evaluation of WeBuyCars' disruptive potential in the automotive industry.

Inflation Targeting Discussion

• Analysis of the South African Reserve Bank's inflation targeting strategy.
• Exploration of the history and purpose of inflation targeting.
• Evaluation of the current inflation target and potential for revision.
• Discussion on the process and implications of lowering the inflation target.
• Advocacy for starting the conversation on revising the inflation target to ensure long-term economic stability.

Simon Brown

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