May 2026

The Great JSE Divergence: Navigating the Recovery Gap in a Post-Iran War Market

Since the first military strikes on February 28, 2026, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange hasn’t just been “volatile”—it’s been a battlefield. In three short weeks, the ALSI dropped over 14%, marking our worst decline in twenty years. But by May, as we moved into this cycle of shaky truces, the market split in two. We’re seeing […]

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The Inflationary Impact of Rising Petrol Prices in South Africa

Introduction South Africa is currently experiencing one of the most significant fuel price shocks in recent years. In April 2026, petrol prices increased by approximately R3.06 per litre, while diesel rose by over R7.50 per litre. Projections for May 2026 indicate further increases of between R3.25 and R3.63 per litre for petrol, with some forecasts

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