Group 1 - South African stock market is experiencing its longest monthly winning streak since early 2013, driven by optimism in the domestic economy, expectations of global monetary policy easing, and renewed interest in emerging market assets [1] - The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index rose by 1.5% in October, aiming for its eighth consecutive month of gains [1] - Banking, technology, and telecommunications stocks are leading the rally, gradually catching up with previously soaring precious metals stocks, benefiting from reasonable valuations and improved market sentiment towards the country [1] Group 2 - Analyst Davis from Unum Capital noted that macroeconomic optimism and the rotation of funds into emerging markets are driving the upward trend [1] - Local-oriented stocks are beginning to recover, potentially due to their more attractive valuations compared to global peers [1]