Markets

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…

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…

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%, reinforcing a clear message to markets: monetary stability is being preserved while conditions for future easing are beginning to form.…

Global financial markets opened the year with a decisive shift in tone as investors accelerated capital rotation out of defensive assets and back into growth-oriented economies. Equity indices across major…

A subtle but meaningful shift is underway in global markets. After two years dominated by defensive positioning, high interest rates, and dollar strength, capital is beginning to rotate — away…

For decades, the "Space Economy" was a niche sector reserved for government agencies and satellite telecommunications. However, as of January 2026, we have witnessed a historic "Off-Planet Pivot." The global…