Just a few months ago, there was cautious optimism that South Africans might finally get some breathing room on interest rates in 2026. Now, that outlook...
At the start of 2026, there was a sense that South Africa might finally be turning a corner. Inflation looked under control, interest rates were easing,...
South Africans are facing a sharp rise in everyday costs as global fuel shocks ripple through the economy, pushing up the price of food, travel, and...
Just as South Africans were beginning to feel a sense of economic relief, a fresh wave of global uncertainty is threatening to pull the country back...
South Africa’s policy uncertainty has risen sharply in early 2026, reflecting growing global and domestic economic pressures linked to the escalating Middle East energy crisis. The Policy...
Global financial markets continue their downward correction as geopolitical turmoil sends oil prices soaring. The Oil Shock In January 2026, the World Bank and IMF projected...
If you’ve been hoping for some relief on loan repayments this year, you might need to brace yourself. New projections suggest South Africa could be in...
The escalating conflict in Iran is sending shockwaves through global marketsand South Africa is feeling the heat. Brent crude traded at $82.45 a barrel on Tuesday, up from below...
South Africa’s financial landscape could be heading for its biggest shift in decades. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced plans to scrap the prime ratethe...
Next Thursday, the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will gather for its first interest rate decision of 2026, and the financial air is...