Beaten to a pulp

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Beaten to a pulp

Mining is incredibly cyclical. If you didn't know that, recent results would've confirmed it for you. The same is true for the paper and pulp industry, with volatile commodity prices and stocking / destocking cycles at customers. Sappi is the best example of this volatility in its latest numbers, with Mondi nt>also showing a drop in earnings (and yet a jump in the dividend).

Mpact plays differently to those two within the broader paper and packaging sector and the benefits are clear to see. The company has released one of the most impressive set of numbers that I've seen all year. If you're a renewable energy enthusiast, you'll also love the benefit of solar installations that has come through for the group.

Ghost Bites also includes the latest from AB InBev, Sabvest, South Ocean Holdings (watch the balance sheet!) and Wesizwe. Get it all here>>>

The r and got klapped again

The risk-off sentiment this week is quite something to behold. The rand has lost 6% in the past 4 days, currently trading at R18.70 to the dollar. We aren't the outlier here (despite many media houses trying desperately to put a political label on this issue), as other emerging markets currencies also got hammered this week.

TreasuryONE notes the risk of further volatility today, with non-farm payrolls due to be released in the US. Keep an eye out for that.

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