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🌏 South Africa's leading index is at 123.0 and rising. The SARB may hike despite the recovery its own data is signaling.

🌏 South Africa's leading index is at 123.0 and rising. The SARB may hike despite the recovery its own data is signaling.

South Africa's leading index rose to 123.0 in March, a third straight monthly gain. The SARB now faces pressure to hike to defend the rand, which would cut short the very recovery its own data is forecasting.

Green shipping container with Brazilian flag and overlaid text showing direct investment of 79.2 billion USD equivalent to 3.28% of GDP.
Brazil's central bank reports 12-month net FDI inflows of $79.2 billion or 3.28% of GDP as of April 2026. Source

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