August 17 2026: US Retail Sales Data Shows Resilience – Mixed Signals for the Dollar and the South African Rand
It’s Monday 17 August 2026, and the latest US retail sales data has shown continued resilience in consumer spending. The
August 14 2026: Oil Prices Climb on Supply Concerns – Implications for South African Fuel Costs, Inflation and the Rand
It’s Friday 14 August 2026, and global oil prices have moved higher in recent sessions on the back of renewed
August 10 2026: Softer-Than-Expected US Inflation Data Eases Pressure on the Dollar – Potential Support for the South African Rand
It’s Monday 10 August 2026, and the latest US inflation data has come in softer than market expectations. Both headline
August 10 2026: Softer-Than-Expected US Inflation Data Eases Pressure on the Dollar – Potential Support for the South African Rand
It’s Monday 10 August 2026, and the latest US inflation data has come in softer than market expectations. Both headline
August 7 2026: Global Bond Yields Rise on Inflation Concerns – Pressure on Emerging Market Currencies and the South African Rand
It’s Friday 7 August 2026, and global bond yields have climbed in recent sessions as investors reassess inflation risks and
August 5 2026: Global Shipping and Logistics Costs Rise – Impact on South African Trade Costs, Inflation and the Rand
It’s Wednesday 5 August 2026, and global shipping and logistics costs have moved higher in recent weeks. Container rates, bulk
August 3 2026: Global Agricultural Commodity Prices Climb on Weather and Supply Concerns – Implications for South African Food Inflation, the Rand and Prediction Markets
It’s Monday 3 August 2026, and global agricultural commodity prices have moved higher in recent sessions. Weather-related supply concerns in
July 31 2026: Global Risk Sentiment Softens at Month-End – Pressure on Emerging Market Currencies and the South African Rand
It’s Friday 31 July 2026, and global risk sentiment has softened as markets close out the month. Investors have shown
July 29 2026: Global Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum – Positive Implications for South African Foreign Exchange Inflows and the Rand
It’s Wednesday 29 July 2026, and the global tourism sector continues to show robust recovery. International travel demand has strengthened
July 27 2026: Gold Prices Climb on Geopolitical and Inflation Concerns – Boost for South African Mining Exports and Mixed Signals for the Rand
It’s Monday 27 July 2026, and global gold prices have climbed further as investors seek safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical