📊 Market Snapshot — Monday, 9 March 2026 Markets enter a critical new week with oil above $100/barrel for the first time since 2023, the US-Israel-Iran conflict entering its second week, and the shockwaves from Friday’s disastrous US jobs report still reverberating across global markets. 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate Direction 🇪🇺 EUR/USD 1.1518 ⬆️ […]
📊 Market Snapshot – Friday 7 March Close 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate 🇪🇺 EUR/USD 1.1620 🇬🇧 GBP/USD 1.3411 🇯🇵 USD/JPY 157.79 🇨🇭 USD/CHF 0.7767 🇦🇺 AUD/USD 0.7031 🇨🇦 USD/CAD 1.3567 🇿🇦 USD/ZAR 16.55 🏆 Commodities Commodity Price (USD) Move 🥇 Gold $5,181/oz ⬆️ +2.0% 🥈 Silver $84.19/oz ⬆️ +1.7% 🛢️ Brent Crude $93.50/bbl ⬆️ […]
📊 Market Snapshot – Friday, 6 March 2026 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate Move 🇪🇺🇺🇸 EUR/USD 1.1550 ⬇️ Dollar strength 🇬🇧🇺🇸 GBP/USD 1.3320 ⬇️ Risk-off flows 🇺🇸🇯🇵 USD/JPY 158.60 ⬆️ Yen weakening 🇺🇸🇨🇭 USD/CHF 0.8740 ⬆️ Safe-haven flows 🇦🇺🇺🇸 AUD/USD 0.6440 ⬇️ Risk-off pressure 🇺🇸🇨🇦 USD/CAD 1.3680 ⬆️ Oil supporting CAD 🇺🇸🇿🇦 USD/ZAR 16.73 ⬆️ […]
📊 Market Snapshot – Thursday 5 March 2026 Markets reeled on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict sent oil prices surging and equity markets tumbling. The Dow plunged nearly 800 points, oil spiked above $80/barrel, and safe-haven demand pushed gold near record highs before profit-taking trimmed gains. The rand weakened past R16.60 as risk aversion […]
📊 Market Snapshot – Wednesday 4 March 2026 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate Direction EUR/USD 1.1645 ⬇️ Down GBP/USD 1.3384 ⬇️ Down USD/JPY 156.59 ⬆️ Up USD/CHF 0.7785 ⬇️ Down AUD/USD 0.7084 ⬇️ Down USD/CAD 1.3635 ⬆️ Up USD/ZAR 16.33 ⬇️ Rand firmer 🪙 Commodities Commodity Price (USD) Direction Gold $5,176/oz ⬆️ Up ~1% Silver […]
📊 Market Snapshot – Wednesday 4 March 2026 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate Direction EUR/USD 1.1645 ⬇️ Down GBP/USD 1.3384 ⬇️ Down USD/JPY 156.59 ⬆️ Up USD/CHF 0.7785 ⬇️ Down AUD/USD 0.7084 ⬇️ Down USD/CAD 1.3635 ⬆️ Up USD/ZAR 16.33 ⬇️ Rand firmer 🪙 Commodities Commodity Price (USD) Direction Gold $5,176/oz ⬆️ Up ~1% Silver […]
📊 Market Snapshot Here’s how markets closed overnight and where they stand this morning: 💱 Forex Markets Pair Rate Change EUR/USD 1.1904 -0.07% GBP/USD 1.3669 -0.17% USD/JPY 155.35 -0.34% USD/CHF 0.7673 +0.11% AUD/USD 0.7066 -0.38% USD/CAD 1.3558 -0.01% 🇿🇦 USD/ZAR 15.93 +0.23% 🪙 Commodities Commodity Price Change 🥇 Gold $5,030.35/oz -0.57% 🥈 Silver $81.63/oz -2.08% […]
📊 Market Snapshot Here’s where key currencies and commodities closed on Friday, 7 February 2026: 💱 Forex Rates Pair Rate Weekly Change 🇪🇺🇺🇸 EUR/USD 1.1794 ▲ +0.8% 🇬🇧🇺🇸 GBP/USD 1.3590 ▲ +0.6% 🇺🇸🇯🇵 USD/JPY 157.08 ▼ -1.2% 🇺🇸🇨🇭 USD/CHF 0.8752 ▼ -0.9% 🇦🇺🇺🇸 AUD/USD 0.6847 ▲ +0.4% 🇺🇸🇨🇦 USD/CAD 1.3448 ▼ -0.5% 🇺🇸🇿🇦 USD/ZAR 15.99 […]
Navigating the Two-Pot Retirement System: A Taxing Journey with a Twist
South Africa’s new two-pot retirement system offers a fresh approach to accessing your retirement savings, but it comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to taxes. This guide breaks down the key tax implications with humor and insight, helping you understand how to avoid pitfalls that could eat away at your savings. From the risks of pushing yourself into a higher tax bracket to the hidden fees that can erode your nest egg, we explore how to make the most of your retirement funds while staying on the right side of SARS. Whether you’re considering an early withdrawal or planning for the long term, this article offers practical advice to ensure your retirement plan remains on track.
