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File: South African Rands

File: South African Rands. GettyImages/RapidEye

Rand swings sharply as global tensions ease

08 April 2026

Traders' sentiment is being pulled by hopes for an interest rate pause and further signs of a slowing US economy

eNCA Business | Market update | 8 April 2026

08 April 2026

Iranians welcomed news of the US-Iran ceasefire, which has seen oil prices slump and stocks rocket

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

08 April 2026

A television displaying market statistics is displayed as traders work on the floor of the NYSE. AFP/Timothy A Clary

eNCA Business | Market update | 7 April 2026

07 April 2026

Oil prices surged and stocks sank after Donald Trump's address to the nation

Oil climbs, stocks slip as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

02 April 2026

Comments by US President Donald Trump continued to move markets

Stocks rise on peace hopes, oil mixed

31 March 2026