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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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Iran escalation lifts oil prices while SA business sentiment improves

Date Uploaded: March 06 2026 07:00


Geopolitical tensions escalated sharply this week following military strikes involving the US, Israel and Iran, pushing oil prices higher and triggering bouts of volatility in global financial markets. Meanwhile, domestic data offered some encouraging signals for the South African economy, with business confidence rising further and vehicle sales remaining robust. However, manufacturing conditions deteriorated again in February, highlighting the uneven nature of the recovery.