Markets & Economy

Global financial markets adjusted sharply on Thursday after a combination of rising oil prices and resilient economic data prompted investors to reassess the outlook for inflation, interest rates and global…

The euro area's inflation rate slowed more than expected in June, providing financial markets with fresh evidence that price pressures are easing and reducing the immediate need for further interest…

Fresh United States inflation data released on Thursday has prompted a reassessment of interest rate expectations, sending the US dollar and Treasury yields lower as investors concluded that the latest…

Gold closed at its lowest level in six weeks on Friday, June 20, retreating to $4,150 per troy ounce as a hawkish pivot by the Federal Reserve, a surging US…

The European Central Bank signalled on Friday that another interest rate increase remains possible as policymakers continue to confront rising inflation across the euro area. The comments came less than…

The South African rand weakened on Friday after new data showed a decline in the country's foreign exchange reserves, while global markets remained focused on ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations that continue…

South African financial markets turned cautious on Thursday as the rand weakened ahead of a closely watched interest-rate decision by the South African Reserve Bank, with investors reassessing inflation risks…

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap auction as policymakers move to stabilise liquidity conditions following a sharp depreciation in the Indian rupee and rising…

The South African rand fell sharply in early trade on Friday, sliding approximately 1% against the dollar to R16.64, as a combination of surging oil prices, a strengthening greenback, and…

Advanced Micro Devices delivered first-quarter results on May 5, 2026, that did more than beat a consensus estimate. They repositioned the company in the minds of institutional investors, triggered a…