South Africa 10-Year Bond Yield Below 8.50%

2026-06-02 10:27 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

South Africa’s 10-year bond yield eased slightly to below 8.50%, as traders continued to weigh the chances of a US-Iran peace deal despite conflicting news on the status of negotiations.

Oil prices pulled back after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were still ongoing, following reports that Iran had exited talks, while also signaling that a trade deal could be possible as early as next week.

Lower oil prices helped ease inflation concerns and supported gold prices, strengthening the rand and bonds, which remain underpinned by fiscal discipline, reform progress, and central bank credibility.

Meanwhile, SARB's Governor Lesetja Kganyago reiterated the central bank's commitment to bring inflation back to its 3% target, adding the latest rate hike was necessary to prevent second-round effects from the Middle East oil shock.

The SARB raised borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 7% on May 28 amid rising inflationary pressures, while signaling that further tightening may be needed.



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South Africa 10-Year Bond Yield Below 8.50%
South Africa’s 10-year bond yield eased slightly to below 8.50%, as traders continued to weigh the chances of a US-Iran peace deal despite conflicting news on the status of negotiations. Oil prices pulled back after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were still ongoing, following reports that Iran had exited talks, while also signaling that a trade deal could be possible as early as next week. Lower oil prices helped ease inflation concerns and supported gold prices, strengthening the rand and bonds, which remain underpinned by fiscal discipline, reform progress, and central bank credibility. Meanwhile, SARB's Governor Lesetja Kganyago reiterated the central bank's commitment to bring inflation back to its 3% target, adding the latest rate hike was necessary to prevent second-round effects from the Middle East oil shock. The SARB raised borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 7% on May 28 amid rising inflationary pressures, while signaling that further tightening may be needed.
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