Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: Bridging the Gap — A Two-Week Review and Forecast for South Africa’s Economy — DelayedOver the past two weeks, South Africa’s economic landscape has seen significant developments, from shifts in manufacturing production to…Aug 18Aug 18
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: Analyzing This Week’s Economic Events and Forecasting the Days AheadThe Private Sector Credit for June increased somewhat on Monday, from the prior 4.25% to 4.27%. This indicates a slight increase in credit…Jul 31Jul 31
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: What Last Week’s Numbers Tell Us About Our Economic State and What to Expect This WeekIn this week’s edition of ZAR Watch, we’ll explore the latest economic developments in South Africa and provide a forecast for the upcoming…Jul 23Jul 23
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: Reviewing Last Week’s Economic Developments and Anticipating the Week AheadLast week, South Africa’s economic performance displayed a mix of outcomes across various sectors. The gold production for May experienced…Jul 171Jul 171
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: Key Highlights from South Africa’s Economic Performance Last WeekIn this article, I aim to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most significant economic developments that occurred over the…Jul 6Jul 6
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngZAR Watch: The Start of Our Weekly Insight into South Africa’s Economic PulseHello and a warm welcome to the first issue of “ZAR Watch.” Each week, we’ll take a closer look at the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy…Jun 23Jun 23
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngThe Limitations of Traditional Credit Scoring SystemsExploring traditional credit scoring’s flaws & biases; spotlighting modernization hurdles, hinting at a neural network future. EvolutionNov 5, 20231Nov 5, 20231
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngMachine Learning Enhanced RSI: A Deep Dive into Modernizing a Classic IndicatorHey there, fellow finance enthusiasts! Ever stumbled upon a chart with wavy lines dancing around and wondered what they’re up to? One of…Sep 14, 20236Sep 14, 20236
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngPortfolio Optimization with Python: Mean-Variance Optimization (MVO) and Markowitz’s Efficient…In the realm of finance, constructing an optimal investment portfolio that maximizes returns while minimizing risk has always been a…Jul 16, 2023Jul 16, 2023
Phindulo Makhado, MSc Coms Sci Cand, MSc Fin EngThe Revolutionizing Impact of Machine Learning on Healthcare and FinanceMachine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that enables machines to learn and improve from experience. This is achieved by using…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023