South African Markets

Note : As per usual this week will be the final reporting schedule for 2024.

While the recent bullish view and important target levels are retained,

Non classical short term market action and subdivisions in the move from 17.29 to current levels continues.

The preferred and illustrated interim outcome is therefore subject to a measure of short-term uncertainty.

Please find attached the JSE TOP 40 index update

The expected bull trend could be maturing as it approaches important target areas.

While the recent bullish view and important target levels are retained, limited subdivisions in the move from 17.29 to current levels creates a measure of short-term uncertainty.

We will update the interim outlook as more price evidence avails itself.

Please find attached the weekly JSE TOPI Index update.

Event risk has added a fair amount of volatility, but without a meaningful change in the prevailing view.

The interim Report of a possible down break through important support levels were put on hold after a sharp bullish reversal off the important support/ break levels.

Whereto from here: While volatility decreases certainty and creates doubt, it seems that the long held technical outcome remains preferred.

Please find the generally requested medium term update on the USD/ZAR pair.

The expected and current market consolidation seems to be forming a bullish continuation pattern.

This phase is most probably building a base for further gains, as part of the larger bull trend.

Please find attached the weekly USD/ZAR report.

Please find attached the monthly, long term JSE TOP 40 index update.