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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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Economic Outcast meets Hormuz hope as oil falls and the rand firms

Date Uploaded: August 28 2026 07:00


This week’s BER Weekly Review looks at the US escalation of its economic campaign against Iran, tentative progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and why oil prices nevertheless remain vulnerable to renewed disruption. We also assess the continued strength of AI investment following Nvidia’s latest results, persistent pressure in global bond markets, the escalation in US-Canada trade tensions, and the rand’s recent strength.