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Markets & Economy focuses on macroeconomic developments and market movements triggered by identifiable events such as inflation data, interest-rate decisions, currency shifts, bond auctions, commodity movements, and capital-flow changes. Coverage explains what moved, what triggered the move, and what it signals for markets, businesses, and the broader economy.

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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2.8%, Strengthening Case for ECB Policy Pause
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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2.8%, Strengthening Case for ECB Policy Pause

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton July 1, 2026
US Inflation Hits Two-Year High as PCE Data Reshapes Federal Reserve Rate Expectations
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US Inflation Hits Two-Year High as PCE Data Reshapes Federal Reserve Rate Expectations

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton June 25, 2026
Gold Falls to Six-Week Low as Goldman Sachs Cuts Price Target to $4,900 and US Dollar Climbs to One-Year High
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Gold Falls to Six-Week Low as Goldman Sachs Cuts Price Target to $4,900 and US Dollar Climbs to One-Year High

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton June 21, 2026
ECB Keeps July Rate Hike Option Open After Inflation Surge Pushes Markets to Reprice Borrowing Costs
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ECB Keeps July Rate Hike Option Open After Inflation Surge Pushes Markets to Reprice Borrowing Costs

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton June 12, 2026
Rand Slips as South Africa’s Foreign Reserves Fall and Global Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Talks
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Rand Slips as South Africa’s Foreign Reserves Fall and Global Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Talks

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton June 5, 2026
Rand Weakens Ahead of SARB Rate Decision as Markets Reprice South Africa Inflation Risks
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Rand Weakens Ahead of SARB Rate Decision as Markets Reprice South Africa Inflation Risks

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton May 28, 2026
India Announces $5 Billion Currency Swap as Rupee Slides to Record Low Against Dollar
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India Announces $5 Billion Currency Swap as Rupee Slides to Record Low Against Dollar

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton May 21, 2026
Rand Slides 1% as Oil Tops $107 and Trump Confirms China Energy Deal at Beijing Summit
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Rand Slides 1% as Oil Tops $107 and Trump Confirms China Energy Deal at Beijing Summit

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton May 15, 2026
AMD’s $10.3 Billion Quarter Sends Nasdaq to a Record 25,838 and Resets the AI Chip Investment Thesis
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AMD’s $10.3 Billion Quarter Sends Nasdaq to a Record 25,838 and Resets the AI Chip Investment Thesis

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…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton May 7, 2026
Bank of Japan Holds at 0.75% but Raises Inflation Forecast to 2.8% as Iran War Reshapes Its Policy Calculus
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Bank of Japan Holds at 0.75% but Raises Inflation Forecast to 2.8% as Iran War Reshapes Its Policy Calculus

The Bank of Japan held its benchmark policy rate steady at 0.75% on Tuesday but delivered a sharp set of forecast revisions that signal the central bank is walking an…
Posted by Marcus Leighton Marcus Leighton April 28, 2026

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South Africa Unveils Plan to Build 60-Day Strategic Oil Reserve, Strengthening Energy Security Against Global Supply Shocks
South Africa has proposed expanding its strategic petroleum reserves to 60 days of national fuel demand, a move aimed at strengthening energy security and protecting the economy from future global supply disruptions.
South Africa Unveils Plan to Build 60-Day Strategic Oil Reserve,…
July 15, 2026
United States and Eswatini Face Renewed Scrutiny as Fourth Group of Third-Country Deportees Arrives
Eswatini has received a fourth group of third-country deportees from the United States, placing renewed attention on bilateral migration agreements and the growing diplomatic role of third-country deportation arrangements.
United States and Eswatini Face Renewed Scrutiny as Fourth Group…
July 15, 2026
South Africa Formalises Private Foot and Mouth Vaccine Access, Accelerating Livestock Disease Response
South Africa's new agreement allowing regulated private access to FMD vaccines is expected to strengthen livestock production, improve food supply chains and support agricultural exports.
South Africa Formalises Private Foot and Mouth Vaccine Access, Accelerating…
July 14, 2026
First Abu Dhabi Bank Targets South Africa After Court Victory, R6.6 Trillion Lender Signals Major Banking Expansion
UAE banking giant First Abu Dhabi Bank has cleared a major legal hurdle in South Africa and confirmed plans to pursue a local banking licence, signalling growing institutional capital interest in Africa's largest economy.
First Abu Dhabi Bank Targets South Africa After Court Victory,…
July 13, 2026
South Africa Withholds July Funding From 69 Municipalities, Treasury Signals Tougher Fiscal Accountability
National Treasury has temporarily withheld July equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities, reinforcing stricter financial accountability and governance standards across local government.
South Africa Withholds July Funding From 69 Municipalities, Treasury Signals…
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