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Discover the latest economic insights from our expert analysts, covering the key fundamental and technical drivers impacting markets today.

Discover the latest economic insights from our expert analysts, covering the key fundamental and technical drivers impacting markets today.

Economic news

SARB hikes to 7.25%. Here's why USD/ZAR hasn't rallied much
The South African Reserve Bank raised its repo rate to 7.25%, yet USD/ZAR remains muted near 16.40–16.46. Explore how Federal Reserve policy, divergent forward guidance, and oil price pressures affect the rand.
14:56, 24 September 2026
EUR/USD tests July support as traders look for a reason to buy
EUR/USD tests key July support at 1.13656 as market participants analyze technical levels, ECB-Fed rate policy, and inflation data shaping the pair.
14:05, 24 September 2026
EUR/USD falls as a hawkish Fed and softer oil weigh on the euro
Hawkish Fed signals support the dollar as softer oil eases the case for further ECB tightening, adding pressure on EUR/USD.
15:16, 22 September 2026
The Fed hiked and signalled more. Four reasons the Nasdaq rebounded anyway
Why did the Nasdaq 100 rebound after the Fed raised interest rates? Explore how resilient earnings, committed AI spending and easing bond yields supported the recovery and what the US 100 chart suggests could come next.
05:20, 18 September 2026
Fed Rate Hike September 2026: Gold Price Reaction and Outlook
Gold rebounded after the Fed’s September 2026 rate hike. Can the recovery hold? Explore the market reaction, oil risks and key price levels to watch.
11:41, 17 September 2026