South African Rand: Fiscal discipline supports SAGBs – Societe Generale
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Societe Generale analysts highlight that SAGBs outperformed and the ZAR strengthened after South Africa’s mini‑budget, although some gains were surrendered the following morning. The deficit target for 2026/27 was trimmed to 3.9% of GDP, issuance was reduced, and a bond buyback…
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- 01SAGBs outperformed and the rand strengthened after the mini-budget.
- 02The 2026/27 deficit target was trimmed to 3.9% of GDP.
- 03Issuance was reduced and a bond buyback programme was announced.