The oil market is currently sending mixed, and increasingly important, signals. The effective shutdown of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz points to a meaningful near-term supply disruption. This is clearly reflected in spot prices, which are pricing in acute scarcity.
November elections bring local & global politics into focus
October 20, 2026
The coming months will be shaped by several important policy developments, both locally and internationally. In South Africa, inflation is likely to rise before moderating,