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• Bank of America forecasts South African interest rate hike in May amid Middle East energy shock

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Bank of America analysts expect the South African Reserve Bank to raise interest rates to 7% next month to combat rising inflation driven by global fuel price spikes. Following the...

• Global Energy Volatility Threatens to Derail South Africa’s Inflation Recovery and Interest Rate Cuts

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A sharp surge in Brent crude prices to nearly $120 per barrel has placed the South African Reserve Bank’s planned 2026 interest rate cuts in jeopardy. Analysts warn that escalating...

• Precious Metals Rally as Gold Reclaims $5,070 Mark Amid Declining US Dollar and Treasury Yields

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Markets

  Gold and silver prices surged in early February trading as institutional demand from China and a weakening US Dollar Index provided significant market tailwinds. Investors are now...

• Exiled opposition leaders launch Conservative Party of Iran to establish framework for post-regime monarchy

  Published: Mar 6, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The newly formed Conservative Party of Iran (CPI) has unveiled a comprehensive manifesto and an 83-article draft constitution designed to govern a future Iran. Founded in exile by...