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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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The Strait blockade is back. The SARB is next.

Date Uploaded: July 17 2026 07:00


The Strait blockade has returned just days before the SARB's next interest rate decision, once again pushing oil prices higher and complicating the inflation outlook. In this week's Weekly Review, we assess what the renewed tensions in the Middle East mean for monetary policy and what the latest global data say about the world economy. We also examine the governance crisis at the PIC and review the week's key economic developments.