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Weekly Review

The BER Weekly Review provides in-depth, data-driven insights into the South African and global economies. Alongside the latest statistics, we cover key financial market developments and explain what matters - from monetary policy decisions to broader policy shifts and economic drivers. Each issue also looks ahead to the coming week, highlighting events and data releases that are likely to shape the economic and market outlook. From 2026, the Review includes a concise South African political update. It is available to Premium Insights and Essential Insights subscribers.

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Weekly Review Documents

2026 2025

Policy, power, and pressure in a Trump-triggered world

Date Uploaded: January 16 2026 07:00

Political pressure, geopolitical risk, and trade uncertainty dominated the week. We examine escalating tensions around the US Federal Reserve, Iran’s unrest, and shifting global trade dynamics, and what these mean for markets and SA. We also preview the key economic data and policy decisions to watch in the coming days.

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Markets look through geopolitical noise – for now

Date Uploaded: January 09 2026 07:00

This week’s Weekly Review examines why financial markets remain relatively composed despite escalating geopolitical tensions, including developments in Venezuela and renewed global trade frictions. We also assess mixed domestic data, early signals from global and local PMIs, and key political developments following the appointment of a new National Director of Public Prosecutions.

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