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As Q2 opens, markets are digesting a turbulent March and watching closely for signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict. Here’s your morning briefing for 1 April 2026. 💱 Forex Snapshot Pair Rate Move 🇺🇸 USD/ZAR 16.89 ⬇️ -0.22% 🇬🇧 GBP/ZAR ~22.10 📊 Watch 🇪🇺 EUR/ZAR ~18.50 📊 Watch The rand recovered to R16.89/$ after […]

March 2026 will be remembered as one of the most dramatic months in recent financial history. What began as a continuation of the bullish momentum from early 2026 was violently upended by the eruption of the Iran crisis in late February, which escalated into a full-blown geopolitical and energy shock that reshaped every major asset […]

Good morning from Old Mutual Secunda! Here’s your daily market update for Tuesday, 31 March 2026 — the final trading day of a turbulent quarter. 💱 Forex Snapshot Pair Rate Direction 🇺🇸🇿🇦 USD/ZAR 17.18 📈 Rand under pressure 🇪🇺🇿🇦 EUR/ZAR ~18.75 📈 Euro strength 🇬🇧🇿🇦 GBP/ZAR ~22.30 📈 Sterling firm The rand is trading around […]

Comprehensive analysis of March 2026 market developments including JSE performance, rand recovery, gold volatility, and global economic factors affecting South African investors.

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Understand living annuity drawdown rates in South Africa for 2026. Learn the legal limits (2.5%-17.5%), recommended sustainable rates, and how to avoid common mistakes. Expert advice from Old Mutual Secunda.

US stocks fall sharply after strong jobs report reduces rate cut hopes. Dow drops 669 points, Nasdaq tumbles 2%. Gold holds above $5,000. Full market summary from Old Mutual Secunda.