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South Africa’s Neutral Shipping Position Gains Strategic Advantage as Strait of Hormuz Risk Premium Rises
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South Africa’s Neutral Shipping Position Gains Strategic Advantage as Strait of Hormuz Risk Premium Rises

South Africa’s neutral positioning in global trade corridors is emerging as a strategic advantage, as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz begin to influence shipping risk pricing and energy…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton March 23, 2026
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 55.5 as Energy Prices Surge Above $3.63 per Gallon, Raising New Inflation Concerns
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US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 55.5 as Energy Prices Surge Above $3.63 per Gallon, Raising New Inflation Concerns

Energy Shock Begins to Hit Consumer Confidence U.S. consumer sentiment declined in early March 2026, highlighting the first measurable economic impact of rising energy prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton March 13, 2026
South Africa’s Inflation Slows to 3.5% in January 2026 as Fuel Prices Ease, Strengthening Case for Future Rate Cuts
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South Africa’s Inflation Slows to 3.5% in January 2026 as Fuel Prices Ease, Strengthening Case for Future Rate Cuts

South Africa’s inflation rate slowed at the start of 2026, reinforcing expectations that the country may be approaching a more accommodative monetary cycle. According to the latest Consumer Price Index…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton March 8, 2026
South African Government Sells R3 Billion of Bonds at 24 February Auction as Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Lows
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South African Government Sells R3 Billion of Bonds at 24 February Auction as Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Lows

South Africa’s National Treasury successfully sold R3 billion of government bonds at a scheduled auction on 24 February 2026, with the offering met by solid investor demand as yields remained…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton February 25, 2026
U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 5.25%–5.50% as January Inflation Hits 3.4%, Treasury Yields Climb Above 4.5%
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U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 5.25%–5.50% as January Inflation Hits 3.4%, Treasury Yields Climb Above 4.5%

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25%–5.50% this week, reinforcing its “higher for longer” stance as January inflation data surprised to the upside. The decision followed…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton February 18, 2026
Global Tech Sell-Off and South African PMI Stabilisation Stamp Market Mood on 5 February 2026
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Global Tech Sell-Off and South African PMI Stabilisation Stamp Market Mood on 5 February 2026

Cape Town / Johannesburg — Global financial markets witnessed pronounced bifurcation on Thursday, 5 February 2026, driven by tech sector turbulence in Asia, caution ahead of central bank decisions in Europe, and…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton February 5, 2026
South African Markets React to SARB Hold as Global Volatility Rolls Across Asset Classes
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South African Markets React to SARB Hold as Global Volatility Rolls Across Asset Classes

South Africa’s Central Bank Holds Rates, Rand Slides and Bonds Rally After Policy Decision On 29 January 2026, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) delivered its first monetary policy decision…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton January 30, 2026
Asian Stocks Rally as Fed Rate-Hold Expectations and China Data Reprice Risk
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Asian Stocks Rally as Fed Rate-Hold Expectations and China Data Reprice Risk

Asian equities advanced in today’s session as investors recalibrated risk following reinforced expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold interest rates, alongside fresh signals from China’s latest macro data…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton January 27, 2026
South Africa’s January CPI Surprise Reprices the Rand and Resets the 2026 Rate Narrative
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South Africa’s January CPI Surprise Reprices the Rand and Resets the 2026 Rate Narrative

Inflation Data Becomes the Market’s Trigger South Africa’s January CPI print, released this morning, landed below market expectations, immediately shifting pricing across the rand, bonds, and interest-rate futures. Headline inflation eased…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton January 22, 2026
Global Markets Rally as IMF Upgrades Emerging Market Outlook, Flags Capital Rotation Into Africa
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Global Markets Rally as IMF Upgrades Emerging Market Outlook, Flags Capital Rotation Into Africa

Global financial markets opened the day with renewed momentum after the International Monetary Fund upgraded its short-term outlook for emerging markets, citing easing inflation, stabilising interest rates, and accelerating capital deployment into…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton January 17, 2026

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