GinsGlobal Tech Megatrend Jul 2026

July delivered mixed returns across global markets, with South African equities outperforming while emerging markets came under pressure from a stronger US dollar and weaker commodity prices. Inflation continued to moderate, particularly in the United States, reinforcing the view that recent inflationary pressures remain cyclical rather than structural. Although bond markets experienced short-term weakness, higher yields have improved long-term value, supporting our constructive outlook across both equities and fixed income.

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Money supply growth has sometimes preceded inflation surges (like the 1970s–80s and post-pandemic period) but at other times, notably after the Global Financial Crisis, remained decoupled from it, suggesting it's a useful contextual indicator rather than a reliable standalone predictor of inflation.