Markets & Economy

The United States closed the first quarter of 2026 under the weight of two convergent data points that together signal a meaningful shift in the country's economic trajectory. On 27…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…