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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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Fear of a protracted energy shock ripples through markets

Date Uploaded: March 20 2026 07:00


A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict sent oil prices higher this week, rattling markets and complicating the inflation outlook. We explore the knock-on effects for central banks, financial markets and South Africa’s fuel prices and policy path. The review also covers local inflation trends, political developments and the key data releases shaping the near-term outlook.