A world of uncertainty, opportunity and change. Oil under pressure, food security at risk and borrowing costs rising: what could it mean for your money? Closer to home, South Africans head to the polls today, with coalitions and the future of our major cities in the spotlight, while a possible return to investment grade by 2028 offers cautious optimism. Read the full October 2026 Monthly Market.

Global markets experienced heightened volatility in February as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated and investors reassessed risk across asset classes. Despite uncertainty, the broader economic outlook remains resilient, with easing inflation in major economies, shifting investment flows toward emerging markets, and encouraging developments within South Africa’s economy. This blog highlights the key global and local events shaping markets and what they may mean