Markets shrugged off last week’s Iran shock – but the next few days could put that resilience to the test.
South Africa’s latest economic number tells a bigger story.
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, reviving concerns that higher energy costs could intensify inflationary pressure and weigh on markets. The rand remained…
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the repo rate at 7% highlights the limits of monetary policy as South Africa faces imported inflation, weak growth and deep municipal…
Brent crude has moved closer to $100 a barrel as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the risk of another South African fuel-price…
Disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could drive up transport, food and other costs across the economy.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.
