So is R16 the new R18? Steady on

SA benefits as Scott Bessent fails to tame the US bond markets

Gold doesn’t really rise or fall: currencies do. A different way of looking at the world’s oldest store of value

Surging oil prices triggered by the war in Iran are rippling through African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across…

Local analysts and fund managers share how to navigate markets after the Middle East war drove the JSE 5.5% lower

A weaker dollar and bargain-basement valuations could again herald bumper returns in 2026

Godongwana is getting his first budget tailwind – but bracket creep relief and higher revenue come with a Sars enforcement drive that taxpayers will feel.

Improving terms of trade, strengthening currencies and falling inflation are priming the continent for a growth surge

The rand’s gains are largely a story of dollar weakness, but there a few home factors that could see the unruly currency strengthen further

A lot of analysts see gold’s spike above $4,000 as FOMO, but the fact that central banks are such strong buyers suggests something else is afoot

After a forex shock, the gap between the official and parallel dollar-naira exchange rate has narrowed. Is the country finding a more stable footing?

Local traders have made short work of the Competition Commission’s latest arguments against a host of banks in the so-called rand-rigging case

There’s an ETF for just about anything you can think of – and in hard currency. Here’s what to consider

African currencies are notoriously ‘volatile’. But in an unusual turn of events, all are up against the dollar in the year to date

Africa faces debt pressure and trade risks, but growth and stable ratings show resilience. S&P Global sees downside risks as financial conditions tighten

The mighty US dollar could finally be due a bear market after 14 years of dominance. But does it even matter for the average investor?

Markets are moving rapidly, driven by major macroeconomic shifts, a weak dollar and AI. Strategy demands nuance, patience and skill

Tariffs, market swings and GNU jitters rattle investors. But bonds and emerging markets offer value, so stay calm and don’t rush to switch your portfolio

Anchor Capital sees value in short-term bonds as inflation eases. But it’s less gung-ho on South African equities

The rand is considered the cheapest emerging-market currency by Bank of America. Could 2025 be its clawback year?