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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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Commodity markets shift from relief to reality amid fragile diplomacy, as the SARB looks through the initial supply shock

Date Uploaded: March 27 2026 07:00


This week’s review unpacks how fragile Middle East diplomacy is driving volatility in global commodity markets, with oil prices rising sharply and sentiment swinging between optimism and risk-off caution. It also explores the SARB’s more cautious policy stance in response to supply-side inflation pressures, alongside growing domestic political risks and weakening confidence in South Africa’s democratic institutions.