Kanga Wealth Management

12/02/2026

Thank you Lindy Stansbury for 25 years of service! We are grateful for your contribution to our business, the tireless commitment to our clients and your colleagues.

Congratulations on this milestone!
We hope to celebrate many more with you. 🍾🥂

The Kanga Wealth family appreciates you.

14/07/2025

As trade tensions resurface with the recent announcement of a 25% tariff increase, it's vital to understand the potential impact on global markets. Dive deep into our latest analysis and stay ahead of the curve. Read more: https://wix.to/KmUD2mO

Global markets were rattled this week by renewed trade tensions, with President Trump confirming the imposition of 25% tariffs on Japanese and South Korean imports from 1 August. Fourteen other countries - including South Africa - have been warned of similar hikes unless trade concessions are made.....

02/07/2025

🌍 LAST WEEK IN REVIEW : Global Rally on Improved Geopolitics & Trade Optimism 📈
▪️ U.S. stocks soared: S&P 500 +3.4%, Nasdaq +4.3%, Dow +3.8% – all hitting record highs amid easing Middle East tensions, dovish Fed comments & a U.S.-China trade deal.
▪️ Inflation watch: Core PCE rose slightly, but consumer sentiment jumped as expectations dropped to 5%.
▪️ Europe: NATO defence spending commitment solidifies; ECB and BoE signal slow & cautious rate cuts. Euro Stoxx +1.8%, FTSE 100 +0.3%.
▪️ Asia: Nikkei +4.6%, Hang Seng +3.4%, Shanghai +1.9% – driven by tech and improved global trade sentiment.
▪️ Commodities: Oil plunged (-14% w/w) on lower geopolitical risk; gold slipped (-2.8%).
▪️ South Africa: First primary budget surplus in 16 years (R48.9bn); rand strengthened to R17.80/$. All-Share Index +1.22%, despite resource sector losses.

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U.S. stocks rallied over the week, lifted by a string of positive developments, including easing tensions in the Middle East, dovish signals from several Federal Reserve officials, news of a signed U.S.-China trade deal and indications from U.S. policymakers that further trade deals were nearing com...

24/06/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: 📉 Global Markets Pause Amid Inflation Watch
▪️ Fed holds rates steady (4.25–4.5%) for 4th meeting; policymakers split on 2024 cuts. Powell warns of trade & geopolitical risks.
▪️ U.S. retail sales fell 0.9%, housing data weak, but consumer sentiment improved.
▪️ Bank of England holds rates, hints at easing; inflation continues to soften.
▪️ Europe eases: Swiss & Norwegian rate cuts; eurozone inflation low, Germany sentiment rises.
▪️ Japan keeps rates, inflation highest in 2 years; export slump and trade tensions weigh.
▪️ China’s retail booms, but property sector weak; more stimulus expected.
▪️ Middle East tensions escalate – missile strikes raise oil prices (+3.75%), fuelling stagflation fears.
▪️ Markets mixed: U.S. flat, Europe down, Nikkei up, China lags. Gold falls (–1.91%), oil surges.
▪️ South Africa CPI steady at 2.8%; SARB cautious but has cut rates 3x in 2025.
▪️ SA retail sales rebound 5.1% y/y in April; infrastructure push gets World Bank support.
▪️ JSE ends lower (–0.64%), led by resource losses. Rand weakens to R18.01/$.

Read the full report on our website - click on the link below 👇

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5% for a fourth consecutive meeting, maintaining a cautious stance amid persistent economic uncertainty. Policymaker projections revealed a growing divide, with half expecting no rate cuts this year and the other half still pencilling in tw...

19/06/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: Build Lifelong Financial Knowledge.
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17/06/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖:
🌍 Brent crude surged 7% to $74.23 after Israeli and Iranian air strikes raised fears of broader conflict. Although no oil facilities were hit, tensions near the Strait of Hormuz—key to global supply—kept markets on edge.

📉 U.S. stocks ended the week lower as Middle East tensions overshadowed softer CPI data. The Dow turned negative YTD, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq held slight gains.

🇿🇦 SA successfully completed all FATF greylisting action items, paving the way for removal in October. However, the JSE All Share fell over 1% for the week, and the rand weakened on rising geopolitical risks and oil prices.

📈 Gold stocks rallied as safe-haven demand soared, with gold prices nearing record highs above $3,440/oz. Eyes now turn to upcoming SA inflation and retail data to gauge SARB’s next move.

Full report on our website :

Brent crude rallied on Friday, settling 7.0 % higher at USD 74.23 per barrel after Israel and Iran exchanged air strikes. Intraday, the benchmark briefly touched USD 78.50, its highest level since 27 January. Although no oil facilities were hit, investors remain sensitive to the risk of ...

16/06/2025

🇿🇦To the youth of South Africa:
Stay curious. Stay confident. Stay true to who you are.
The future is yours — make it unforgettable!
Happy Youth Day!

12/06/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 - Credit is a powerful financial tool when used responsibly.

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10/06/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖:
📊 U.S. job growth slowed in May with 139K new jobs added and unemployment steady at 4.2%, but wages rose 3.9% y/y, easing recession fears and lifting markets for a second straight week.
🏭 Manufacturing & services weakened as both U.S. sectors dipped into contraction, while Trump and Xi’s renewed talks gave trade hopes a lift.
▪️ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.00%, signalling its rate-cut cycle may be near an end; Eurozone GDP doubled initial estimates, inflation cooled to 1.9%.
🇿🇦SA GDP slowed to 0.1% in Q1, dragged down by mining, while the JSE All Share jumped 2.16% led by resources. The rand strengthened to R17.78/$.

Full article on our website : link below👇

Hiring slowed slightly in May as businesses and consumers contended with tariff concerns and a potentially cooling economy. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 139,000, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. The broader underemployment rate—which includes discouraged workers and those working part-ti...

06/06/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 - Start building your emergency fund today – aim for 3-6 months of living expenses to be prepared for life’s unexpected moments.

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