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Catalyst Investment Managers

A highly experienced, independent Namibian Investment Management firm.

We strive towards becoming a significant player in the Namibian investment management industry by managing clients’ assets from Namibia.

23/10/2026

Navigating The Markets This Week 🧭
Global equities came under pressure this week, with the Hang Seng leading losses (-4.69%), followed by the Nasdaq (-2.64%) and Nikkei (-2.36%). U.S. technology stocks faced renewed selling pressure as concerns over rising AI-related spending intensified following major corporate earnings reports. In commodities, Brent crude surged 6.84% to $113.17/barrel, supported by renewed Middle East supply concerns following Houthi attacks on Saudi targets. Meanwhile, gold and platinum declined 2.53% and 2.68%, respectively.
Locally, Namibia’s debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to rise to 68.7% amid increasing interest costs, while the government proposed raising the national budget by approximately N$700 million to N$88.6 billion, against a weaker revenue outlook. The NSX Overall Index declined 3.79% over the week, while the NSX Local Index fell 0.51%.

16/10/2026

Weekly Market Snapshot 📸
This week in markets, the FTSE 100 and JSE All Share led gains, advancing 3.82% and 2.86%, respectively, while the Nikkei fell sharply by 6.69%. U.S. equities also retreated, with the Nasdaq declining 1.77%. In commodities, Brent crude gained 1.57% to $105.92/barrel, supported by persistent Middle East supply risks despite prospects of increased Russian oil supplies and a potential Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire. Gold edged 0.38% higher to $4,147.70/oz, while platinum declined 0.92%.
Locally, the NSX Overall Index gained 2.32% over the week, while the NSX Local Index edged 0.03% higher.

09/10/2026

This Week’s Market Snapshot 📸
Global equities delivered a mixed performance this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, FTSE 100 and Nikkei advancing, while the JSE All Share and Hang Seng declined. The Hang Seng led losses, falling 3.36%. In commodities, Brent crude gained 1.93% to $104.28/barrel, while precious metals remained under pressure, with gold and platinum declining 0.98% and 4.68%, respectively.
Locally, Namibia’s annual inflation accelerated to 5.4% in September, driven by rising fuel costs, while the country's trade deficit approached N$30 billion in the first eight months of 2026. The NSX Local Index gained 0.69% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index declined 0.41%, weighed down by weaker performance from dual-listed stocks.

02/10/2026

A Look Across the Markets 🔍
Global equities were mostly weaker this week, with the JSE All Share, FTSE 100, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Hang Seng declining, while the Nikkei bucked the trend, gaining 5.25%. In commodities, Brent crude fell 4.02% to $102.31/barrel, as supply concerns eased following the restoration of flows through Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the resumption of export loadings at the Yanbu terminal. Gold and platinum also declined, falling 2.11% and 2.49%, respectively.
Locally, foot-and-mouth disease remained in focus as the outbreak spread to five Karasburg farms, placing further pressure on livestock trade. Despite broader market weakness, the NSX Local Index gained 4.42% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index declined 2.28%.

25/09/2026

Across the Markets This Week🌍
Global equities delivered a mixed performance this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Nikkei and Hang Seng advancing, while the JSE All Share and FTSE 100 declined. The Nasdaq led gains, rising 1.97%, while the JSE All Share fell 2.27%. In commodities, Brent crude gained 1.70% to $106.60/barrel, supported by renewed supply concerns after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the key Yanbu oil export hub, despite ongoing U.S.–Iran ceasefire discussions. Gold and platinum declined 2.23% and 2.36%, respectively.

Locally, Namibia halted livestock trade following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with restrictions introduced to contain the spread. The NSX Local Index gained 0.23% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index edged 0.10% lower.

18/09/2026

This Week’s Market Snapshot 📸
Global equities delivered a mixed performance this week. U.S. equities initially fell following the Fed’s first rate hike in three years, before rebounding on Thursday as oil prices and Treasury yields eased, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 ending the week higher. The FTSE 100 also advanced, while the Nikkei, Hang Seng and JSE All Share declined. In commodities, Brent crude eased 2.61% to $104.82/barrel, while gold and platinum declined 0.10% and 0.32%, respectively.
Locally, attention turned to Dangote Industries’ plans to develop a new pipeline network aimed at positioning Namibia as a regional fuel and logistics hub. The NSX Local Index gained 0.83% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index edged 0.11% lower.

11/09/2026

This Week in Markets 📈
Global equities were mostly weaker this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, FTSE 100, JSE All Share and Hang Seng declining, while the Nikkei bucked the trend. In commodities, Brent crude surged 12.68% to $107.63/barrel, climbing above $100 for the first time since July, as renewed U.S.–Iran hostilities and continued disruption through the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global oil supply. Gold fell 2.83% to $4,364.50/oz, pressured by rising inflation expectations, higher oil prices and stronger U.S. Treasury yields, which increased expectations of tighter Fed policy.
Locally, Namibia’s annual inflation accelerated to 5.0% in August, its highest level since February 2024, driven by a sharp rise in transport costs as petrol and diesel prices jumped 25.1%. The NSX Local Index gained 0.17% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index declined 2.23%, weighed down by weaker performance from dual-listed stocks.

04/09/2026

This Week’s Markets Unpacked 📦
Global equities delivered a mixed performance this week, with the FTSE 100, S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains, while the Nikkei, Hang Seng and JSE All Share moved lower. In commodities, Brent crude rose 6.49% to $95.52/barrel. Gold fell 2.56% to $4,491.70/oz, pressured earlier in the week by a sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar, as renewed U.S.–Iran military clashes and higher oil prices fuelled concerns that inflation could remain elevated.
Locally, the NSX Local Index gained 0.12% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index declined 0.41%.

28/08/2026

What Moved Markets This Week 📈
Global equities were broadly positive this week, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and JSE All Share advancing, while the Nikkei and Hang Seng edged lower. In commodities, gold gained 2.07% to $4,609.70/oz, extending its strong August rally as investors weighed the Fed’s interest-rate path ahead of key signals from the Jackson Hole symposium, alongside renewed interest in gold as a hedge against fiscal and currency risks. Platinum also advanced, while Brent crude fell 4.35% to $89.70/barrel.
Locally, the NSX Overall Index gained 2.37% over the week, while the NSX Local Index edged 0.08% higher.

26/08/2026

The greatest investments are not always measured in numbers.

Some are measured in the opportunities they create, the generations they influence and the country they help shape. 🇳🇦

This Heroes’ Day, we honour those who invested in Namibia long before the returns could be seen. 📈

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47 Jason Hamutenya Ndadi Street, Olympia
Windhoek

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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https://www.catalyst.com.na/

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