Global markets gained strongly in August 2026, supported by healthy corporate earnings and renewed technology demand. This monthly market review explores global equities, rising bond yields, inflation, the rand and South Africa’s resource-led JSE performance.
July’s Month in Review examines global market divergence, AI investment, rising bond yields, tariff pressures and South Africa’s evolving investment outlook.
June was an uneven month for markets.
April marked a sharp reversal from the risk-off environment of March,
Market Review March 2026: Global markets fall as energy shock from Iran conflict drives inflation, weakens equities, and pressures currencies worldwide.
U.S. tech weakness contrasts with strong gains in Japan, Europe and South Africa as global markets diverge amid easing inflation.
December 2025 market review: South African equities surged as
December 2025 market review: South African equities surged as
Brief overview of how global markets and commodities
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