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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…

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.…