Rand and JSE jump on US Treasury bond buyback
South Africa’s rand and the JSE’s All Share Index (Alsi) jumped 1% and over 2.4%, respectively, on Thursday, after the US dollar tumbled in the wake of the US Treasury Department’s unexpected announcement that it is increasing buybacks of long-dated bonds.
Oil prices ease, rand strengthens and JSE recovers despite global tech jitters
South African financial markets entered the new week on a stronger footing as easing geopolitical tensions, improving local business activity and a firmer rand boosted investor confidence, even as mining shares continued to weigh on broader market performance.
Volatility, uncertainty hit JSE returns in first half of 2026
The first six months of 2026 can only be described as a disappointment for investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
JSE heads for worst quarter since 2024 as miners tumble
The precious-metals miners that propelled South African stocks to a record have become a millstone, dragging the benchmark index toward its worst quarterly slump in more than two years.
South Africa plans exchange control revamp to attract billions in investment
The Finance ministry’s proposals include raising discretionary offshore allowances for individuals, regulating crypto assets and easing capital-flow restrictions.
JSE headed for worst month in almost two decades
Johannesburg’s benchmark stock index is heading for its worst month in almost two decades, reeling from a double hit as the Iran war saps demand for emerging-market assets while plunging precious-metal prices weigh on the country’s miners.