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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Rand Rises 2% as Business Supports 2026 Budget, Traders Eye SARB Impact

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
The South African rand surged by 2% following strong support from the business community for the ...
34 minutes

JSE Top 40 Slips as Oil Jumps Above $100 and War Fears Return

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
The FTSE/JSE Stock Exchange Top 40 wasn't off to a great start on April 20, 2026. Trading was pretty ...
2 hours

South Africa’s Mining Outlook Bright as Global Demand Grows 15%

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
South Africa's mining industry is poised for a robust year, driven by increased global demand for ...
3 hours

South Africa’s GDP Growth Sparks Debate Amid Economic Strain

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
South Africa's economy is showing signs of growth, but the benefits may not be reaching all citiz ...
5 hours

JSE Faces Worst Month in 20 Years Amid Economic Jitters

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
South Africa's Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is teetering on the brink of its worst monthly p ...
7 hours
The South African rand slipped 1% in early trading this week, as the market eagerly anticipates t ...
9 hours
A new capital gains tax break offers relief to homeowners, but the timing of a sale determines wheth ...
14 hours
Sasol surged higher as renewed buying interest, oil volatility, and strategic financial moves suppor ...
18 hours

JSE Top 40 Softens in Early Trading as Renewed US-Iran Tensions and Rand Weakness Weigh on Sentiment

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange kicked off Monday, April 20 2026 on the back foot - the FTSE/JSE All ...
1 day
The USD/ZAR is rising again as geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and a stronger dollar weigh ...
2 days
Standard Bank Group extended its strong momentum after record earnings, with shares hitting new high ...
4 days
FirstRand is reassessing its global strategy amid rising UK risks, even as its share price rebounds ...
4 days
The decision is complicated by rising oil prices and financial limitations, but the National Treasur ...
5 days

JSE Top 40 Holds Near 111,500 as Diplomatic Hopes Ease Geopolitical Pressure – 112,600 Break in Focus?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
3 min read
The FTSE/JSE Top 40 index was trading in a tight range on April 15 2026, fluctuating between 111,300 ...
5 days
The Middle East war and rising gasoline prices pose a threat to the revival of South Africa's econom ...
6 days

JSE Top 40 Rebounds to 111,700 as Resources and Ceasefire Relief Lift Sentiment

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
The FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index closed out on April 14, 2026 at 111,945, a fairly modest bounce of around ...
6 days
Markets grew more bullish and expected lower prices for gasoline and diesel in South Africa as oil p ...
7 days

JSE Top 40 Rebounds Toward 111,700 as Resources and Ceasefire Relief Support Sentiment

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
The FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index is trading at a whoppng R111,700 on April 14, 2026, having climbed roughly ...
1 W
Despite an uncertain environment, Sasol shares are rising sharply due to fresh purchasing interest, ...
1 W
As rising oil costs, a stronger dollar, and shaky geopolitics push USD/ZAR back toward the crucial R ...
1 W
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