We question Russell Lamberti, founder and strategist of ETM Macro Advisors. What’s your most treasured possession? I’m not sentimental and not much of a materialist, so I guess, like 3bn other people, it’s my damned smartphone. Which talent would you most like to have? I would love to be an expert drummer or pianist. Which living person do you most admire? My wife — she is strength, grace and beauty personified. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? Unfortunately it’s "socialism" because there is just so much socialist nonsense that needs to be debunked these days. Tell us about a hidden gem in SA that not many people know about. Kraalbaai Beach and the Postberg section of the West Coast National Park. Stunning. What’s your biggest indulgence? Banks Burger in Newlands, Cape Town. It’s a weakness — and UberEats isn’t helping matters. When and where are or were you happiest? I’m happiest with my wife, watching my kids play together. Also, when macro analysis "clicks" and I discove...

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