Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Economy

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict

Six Months After a Hypothetical U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran: A Scenario Analysis In early 2024 commentators began to speculate...
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How La Niña, gold and PGMs carried South Africa’s economy in the first quarter

South Africa’s Q1 2026 Economy Shows Primary‑Sector Strength While Manufacturing Falters The South African Reserve Bank’s June quarterly bulletin paints a nuanced picture of the nation’s...

At least 12 dead in devastating Accra floods

Floods in Accra Claim Lives as Rescue Operations Continue Heavy rainfall that began on the night of 2 November 2024 turned streets in Ghana’s capital into fast‑moving...

Inflation expectations are rising in the wake of the Middle East war

South Africa’s Inflation Expectations Climb as Geopolitical Tensions Spike The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) released its second‑quarter 2026 survey showing that inflation expectations across...

JSE introduces new algorithmic trading rules

Johannesburg Stock Exchange tightens oversight of algorithmic trading In May 2024 the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced a set of formal rules that raise the supervision...

The BIS warns that the Hormuz shock threatens global growth despite easing tensions

Story audio is generated using AI Global Economic Outlook Amid Energy Supply Shocks and AI‑Driven Growth The historic closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited...

Producer inflation is surging, suggesting another rate hike is inevitable

South Africa’s Producer Inflation Surges, Signaling Further Rate Hikes The Reserve Bank of South Africa’s latest producer price index (PPI) data shows a sharp acceleration...

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