Softer inflation supported sentiment, while higher oil prices and mixed economic data kept markets cautious.
Soft US jobs data lifts equities as rate fears ease, while gold gains, China supports growth and South African assets strengthen.
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, a decision widely expected by markets.
Oil nears $100 as AI investment scrutiny pressures technology shares, reshaping inflation, interest-rate expectations and global market direction.
Cooling US inflation, rising oil and geopolitical risk shape global markets, policy expectations, AI valuations and South Africa’s near-term rate outlook.
Markets weigh renewed geopolitical risk, resilient economic data and shifting interest-rate expectations.
Policy uncertainty, weaker European data and safe-haven demand shaped global markets, while South Africa’s fiscal outlook showed improvement.
Global markets were volatile over the last week as attention shifted from oil relief to renewed pressure in technology and AI-linked shares.
Global markets gained as oil prices eased, but central banks remained cautious on inflation, rates and growth risks across key regions.
SpaceX’s record IPO, US inflation pressures, central bank decisions and South Africa’s growth momentum shape this week’s market outlook.