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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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SA business confidence falters, while markets hope US and Iran can strike a deal

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SA business confidence faltered in the second quarter as higher fuel costs and rising geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment, even as markets became increasingly optimistic about the prospects of a US-Iran deal. This week’s review unpacks the latest developments in the Middle East, the implications of renewed US protectionist rhetoric and the outlook for inflation and interest rates. We also assess the sharp deterioration in business confidence, growing anti-immigration tensions and the political pressures facing President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of November’s local government election.