Friday, September 18, 2026
Johannesburg — South African markets are set to take direction on Friday from domestic inflation-linked bond activity, global monetary-policy signals, movements in oil and gold prices, and broader investor sentiment.
Economic Events
South African inflation-linked bond auction — Investors will watch demand and pricing at the Treasury’s auction for clues on appetite for South African government debt and inflation protection.
Global Markets
Asian stocks rose while the U.S. dollar held broadly steady as investors assessed efforts by central banks to contain inflation. The Bank of Japan joined the global tightening cycle with a widely expected rate hike, although the yen weakened following the decision.
Wall Street
U.S. stocks rebounded on Thursday as easing oil prices, lower Treasury yields and solid labour-market data helped investors look beyond the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase in more than three years.
Gold
Gold prices edged higher on Friday, supported by softer oil prices and a subdued dollar. Investors remained focused on developments in the Middle East and the outlook for global monetary policy.
South African Press
Business Day
Cash is still king in SA, and consumers pay dearly for it
16 years’ work: Treasury starts again as court undoes procurement act
News24
Retired soldiers fear losing medical cover as military health fund falters
Nine dead, zero budget: Minister admits GBVF national disaster largely unfunded
Source: Reuters
