Oil falls but uncertainty remains
Analysis of AVI’s results in a tough consumer environment, and the key investment trends shaping decisions for South African investors.
Trump signals possible end to war, floats removing oil sanctions
Oil volatility, tanker security plans and sanction options highlight the economic stakes as Washington weighs how quickly to end the Iran conflict.
The world is repricing dependence, and SA is exposed
Oil shock exposes South Africa’s heavy reliance on imported fuel as global markets shift from efficiency to economic security.
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Middle East war has ‘sapped’ confidence – SBG’s Goolam Ballim
Chief economist at the Standard Bank Group says all bets are off now for interest rate cuts that were touted at the start of the year, but that the Reserve Bank may opt for a pause this month instead of a reflexive panic move.
Spiralling oil prices could spell trouble for SA agriculture … and consumers
Oil price shock could lead to a noticeable rise in consumer price inflation and higher interest rates.
New tax year triggers surge in two-pot claims
Volume of repeat withdrawals raises concerns, says Old Mutual.
Precautionary suspension of RTMC CEO declared unlawful
High court rules the board did not have delegated powers to suspend Msibi.
Infrastructure spend signals a turnaround for the transport sector
Bernard Vilakazi, senior specialist for transport and logistics at Absa, explains how National Treasury’s infrastructure investment and stronger logistics networks are poised to lower costs, boost exports, and drive South Africa’s economic recovery in 2026.
Move towards tighter import controls for SA proves ‘timely’
‘Under the conditions we see, where you've got belligerents and war, you do need measures that can deal with your defence capabilities and interests – as well as the displacement of domestic products by imports’: Itac Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe.