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• South African rand enters "danger zone" as riskiest emerging market currency amid Middle East war shocks

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  The South African rand has been reclassified among the most vulnerable emerging market currencies following a 3.5% decline against the U.S. dollar since the start of the 2026 Middl...

• 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...

• South African Inflation Hits 3% Target as Surging Food and Fuel Costs Threaten Impending Interest Rate Relief

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  South Africa’s annual inflation rate cooled to 3% in February, meeting the central bank's target, yet essential food items continue to rise at a faster pace than the overall cost o...