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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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SARB moves early as hopes for a US-Iran deal build

Date Uploaded: May 29 2026 07:00


Markets welcomed growing signs that the US and Iran may be moving closer to a deal, helping ease oil prices and support risk appetite. This week’s review assesses the implications of the SARB’s precautionary rate hike and Moody’s revision of SA's outlook to positive. We also examine the latest developments in the Middle East and the political dynamics shaping the run-up to the 2026 local government election.