In this episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds, Citadel chief economist Maarten Ackerman joins editor Ruan Jooste to unpack what has been a volatile yet unexpectedly resilient year for global markets. From the US dodging recession fears and Europe’s fiscal rearmament to China’s structural slowdown and South Africa’s quiet progress beneath the noise, Ackerman breaks down the global economic crosscurrents shaping investment strategies into 2026.