Investments / Economy

Middle East conflict in 2026: implications and positioning

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation across the region.

South Africa’s Economy Likely Grew Modestly in Q4 2025

South Africa’s economy likely continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2025, although at a slower pace than earlier in the year. I expect GDP growth of around +0.3% quarter-on-quarter, equivalent to +1.3% on an annualised basis.

Rising business confidence meets geopolitical risks - Q1 2026 Pulse

Trump’s Greenland dreamland – will it go ahead, and what it means for the rest of us