eNCA Business | Market update | 9 September 2026

The economy contracted in the second quarter, with GDP falling 0.2% as weaker activity in mining, manufacturing and trade weighed on growth.
At the same time, oil prices remain close to $100 a barrel, while the rand continues to hold up relatively well. There’s plenty for investors to watch this morning, from the state of the economy and the currency to oil prices. Lutendo Netshikweta from Effectus Capital Management has more. #dstv403