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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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Markets cheer tentative US-Iran progress as attention broadens to local politics

Date Uploaded: April 17 2026 07:00


This week’s review explores how tentative progress in US-Iran talks has lifted market sentiment and eased immediate energy risks, even as underlying supply constraints persist. We unpack the implications for oil markets and South Africa’s fuel prices, alongside key global data releases and a renewed focus on domestic political developments, including the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema and evolving dynamics within the DA and the ANC-SACP alliance.