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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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Markets bet on a Strait deal as MKP reshapes the local coalition map

Date Uploaded: August 07 2026 07:00


Global markets rebounded as investors grew more hopeful that a deal could ease disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices sharply lower. But the proposed arrangement remains politically fraught, while at home, new polling highlights the growing role MKP could play in shaping coalition governments after the 2026 local elections.