#USD/ZAR — FinScans

News 🌐 Macro

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

May 15, 2026 (179 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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News 💱 Forex USD/ZAR 📉 Bearish

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

May 14, 2026 (180 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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News 💱 Forex USD/BWP 📈 Bullish

Botswana First in Africa to Hike Rates Since War as Inflation Seen Soaring

May 13, 2026 (180 days ago)

Botswana hikes rates for the first time since the Iran war as inflation surges past 8%, putting the pula in focus for…

▲ Inflation accelerated to 8.5% y/y in March, overshooting the target band

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News 💱 Forex USD/ZAR 📉 Bearish

The Unlikely Scandal Tripping Up Ramaphosa

May 11, 2026 (182 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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News 🏭 Commodities USOIL 📉 Bearish

Mozambique Hikes Diesel 46% as Africa Faces War-Driven Oil Surge

May 8, 2026 (185 days ago)

Mozambique diesel price surges 46% amid Africa-wide oil shock from war disruptions, squeezing households and pressuring currencies.

▼ Geopolitical conflict disrupting global oil supply

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