Windows users will know and fear Microsoft’s “blue screen of death”, a screen that appears when there’s a critical error with your operating system and which requires a restart to (hopefully) fix the problem. This error screen has been around since the early 1990’s but in a few months’ time it will be retired, never to plague our computers again, but it will be replaced with a new black error screen so we are not safe just yet.

The Rand holds steady below R18.00 despite a strong Dollar, buoyed by positive local sentiment and global market dynamics. As the Baby Boks gear up for the U20 World Cup Final against New Zealand, South Africa’s economic and sporting spirits are both riding high. Get the latest currency rates, market insights, and investment opportunities in this week’s roundup.

The Rand opens at R17.72 as global markets react to a massive US/EU trade deal and anticipated rate decisions from the FED and SARB. With tariffs easing, investor confidence is building could this be a turning point for emerging markets?

After six straight months of decline, the Dollar Index (DXY) appears poised to record its first monthly gain of 2025, while the Euro is on track for its first drop this year. The Rand, having briefly touched R17.98/USD yesterday, is holding its breath, hoping this isn’t the start of a sustained Dollar rally.