05/22/2025

FPI surge precedes a subdued outlook

In Jan ’25, FPI inflows increased 50% m/m to USD1.9bn, making up c.90% of capital inflows and underscoring their significant role in supporting FX liquidity

05/15/2025

South Africa takes a hit

This came after the announcement of US punitive import tariffs, marking the beginning of a developing trade war leading to daily volatility, plummeting markets, and slashed global growth forecasts.