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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.

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. 📈

21/08/2026

A Look Across the Markets 🔍
Global equities were mostly weaker this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei declining, while the JSE All Share and Hang Seng bucked the trend and posted gains. In commodities, gold gained 3.50% to $4,516.30/oz, extending its August rally and showing signs of reclaiming its safe-haven appeal. Platinum rose 6.13%, while Brent crude climbed 7.71%.
Locally, Namibia continued to position itself for the next phase of its energy sector development, with attention shifting from oil discoveries towards development readiness. The NSX Local Index edged 0.04% higher, while the NSX Overall Index declined 1.38%.

14/08/2026

This Week's Market Recap 🔁
Global equities moved higher this week as investors returned to the AI trade and softer U.S. inflation data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. The S&P 500 reached a fresh record high, while the Nasdaq also advanced as technology stocks rebounded. In commodities, gold climbed to a two-month high of around $4,495/oz earlier in the week before easing, but still ended Thursday higher at $4,363.60/oz, up 2.87% for the week. Brent crude remained firm.
Locally, Namibia’s annual inflation remained at 4.4%, with fuel and transport costs continuing to drive price pressures. The NSX Local Index gained 0.12% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index edged 0.14% lower, dragged down by weaker performance from dual-listed stocks.

07/08/2026

This Week's Market Recap 🔄
Global markets delivered a broadly positive performance this week, with the Nasdaq, Nikkei and S&P 500 leading gains as investor sentiment improved. The JSE All Share also advanced, while the FTSE 100 and Hang Seng lagged. In commodities, gold and platinum strengthened, supported by renewed demand for precious metals, while Brent crude declined as supply concerns eased.

Locally, Namibia’s mining sector remained in focus after mining exports reached N$6.7 billion in June, with uranium retaining its position as the country’s top export commodity. Over the week, the NSX Overall Index gained 4.04% over the week and the NSX Local Index edged 0.06% higher.

31/07/2026

This Week's Market Snapshot 📸
Global markets ended the week on a positive note, with the JSE All Share, Hang Seng and FTSE 100 leading gains, while the Nikkei and Nasdaq closed lower. In commodities, gold and platinum advanced, while Brent crude retreated 11.58% as geopolitical risk premiums eased.

Locally, foreign investment remained in focus after Japan announced a N$565 million investment in a rare earths project in Kunene, while TotalEnergies assumed operatorship of Namibia’s largest offshore oil discoveries. The NSX Overall Index gained 2.26% over the week, while the NSX Local Index edged 0.07% higher.

17/07/2026

This Week's Market Recap 🔄
Global markets delivered a mixed performance this week as the re-escalation of the U.S.–Iran conflict lifted energy prices. Brent crude surged more than 10%, putting it on track for its biggest weekly gain since April, after Iran attacked commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed U.S. strikes and reigniting concerns over global oil supplies. Gold retreated as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns, increasing expectations that the U.S. Fed may need to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Equity markets were mixed, with gains in the Hang Seng, FTSE 100 and JSE offset by weakness in the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Nikkei.
The NSX Local Index gained 0.38% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index edged 0.33% lower.

10/07/2026

This Week's Market Snapshot 📸
Global markets delivered a mixed performance this week as renewed tensions in the Middle East rattled investors. Brent crude surged to above $75 per barrel after Iran attacked commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory U.S. strikes and reigniting concerns over global energy supplies. Gold and platinum edged slightly higher, while equity markets were mixed, with gains in the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Hang Seng offset by weaker performances across the FTSE 100 and Nikkei.
Locally, Namibia's annual inflation accelerated to 4.4% in June, driven by higher transport and housing costs. While inflation continued to rise, the pace of the increase moderated compared with the sharp jump recorded in May. The NSX Local Index remained resilient, gaining 0.12% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index declined 1.83%.

03/07/2026

This Week in Markets 📊
Global markets delivered a mixed performance this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and FTSE 100 posting gains, while the Nikkei came under pressure. Brent crude continued its decline. Gold and platinum rebounded after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh struck a less hawkish tone on the interest rate outlook, easing concerns over tighter monetary policy.
Locally, attention turned to Namibia's strengthening investment outlook, with foreign direct investment surging to N$6.7 billion, driven by continued momentum in the oil and gas sector. The NSX Local Index remained resilient, gaining 0.24% over the week, while the NSX Overall Index slipped 0.41%, weighed down by weaker performance from dual-listed stocks.

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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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