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South Africa · Johannesburg Stock Exchange

FTSE/JSE All Share Index

Last close 10,761.33 down -6.31% year to date
Exchange Johannesburg Stock Exchange South Africa
Source Trading Economics, FTSE/JSE All Share close 22 Oct 2026 (rounded as published; YTD as stated, read 23 Oct) 3 November 2026, 11:37
Updated 12 hours ago · Prices updated weekly. Not real-time. Not investment advice.

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The continent's largest and deepest market, and the only African exchange with liquidity comparable to a developed market.

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Macro & Economy

South Africa Inflation Rises to 4.5% as Transport Costs Jump 10.8%

South Africa inflation rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4%, driven by a 10.8% jump in transport costs, keeping prices well above the SARB's 3% target.

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Macro & Economy

South Africa MTBPS Preview: A R50bn–R70bn Tax Windfall Meets Weak Growth

South Africa MTBPS preview: economists see a R50bn to R70bn tax windfall from gold and mining, but weak growth and oil costs put spending under pressure.

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Investment Signals

Richemont in talks to join consortium's $1 billion bid for De Beers

Richemont, controlled by Johann Rupert, is in advanced talks to join a consortium bidding for De Beers, valued at about $1 billion. Here is what has been reported, what is unconfirmed, and why Botswana matters.

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Weekly Pulse

WORLD IN BRIEF: Maduro denies torture charges, German airport seizes 92 reptiles, South Africa phases out support for imported vehicle kits

Maduro denies new US torture charges, Cologne customs seize 92 reptiles from a traveler's luggage, and South Africa moves to end support for imported vehicle kit assembly.

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Commodities

Egypt, Arab Rep.: Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports), 2025

Fuel exports accounted for 10% of Egypt’s merchandise exports in 2025, according to World Bank data. The share has declined from higher levels in previous years as non-fuel exports expanded.

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Updated 11 hours ago · Prices updated weekly. Not real-time. Not investment advice.