#South Africa — FinScans

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Johannesburg Bankruptcy Threat Raises South Africa Municipal Default Risk, Rand Slides

May 21, 2026 (37 days ago)

Johannesburg's looming bankruptcy, as Africa's financial hub runs out of cash, rattles South African markets, pummels the rand, and lifts municipal bond…

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South Africa Inflation Climbs to 4% as Iran War Drives Up Fuel Costs

May 20, 2026 (38 days ago)

South Africa's CPI hit 4% as the Iran war lifted fuel costs, signaling potential monetary tightening and rising price pressures for the…

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South Africa to Hike Rates on Iran War Shock as Peers Hold

May 20, 2026 (38 days ago)

The South African Reserve Bank is set to hike borrowing costs as the Iran war drives up oil and import prices, putting…

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Morgan Stanley Bullish on South Africa Economy Even as Oil Prices Spike

May 15, 2026 (43 days ago)

Morgan Stanley maintains a positive outlook on South Africa, suggesting the economy can withstand the oil price shock and offering a bullish…

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💱 Forex USD/ZAR 📉 Bearish

War to Force Two Rate Hikes in South Africa in 2026, Goldman Predicts

May 14, 2026 (44 days ago)

Goldman Sachs has revised its South Africa outlook to include two 2026 interest rate increases, driven by war-induced inflationary pressures and potential…

▼ Goldman Sachs forecast revision

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💱 Forex USD/ZAR 📉 Bearish

The Unlikely Scandal Tripping Up Ramaphosa

May 11, 2026 (47 days ago)

Ramaphosa scandal roils South African markets, driving USD/ZAR to 18.35 and weighing on equities and bonds as leadership uncertainty mounts.

▼ Phala Phala scandal resurfaces

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