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2026-04-08 19:12:33
[South African 10-Year Bond Yield Falls to Nearly One-Month Low] ⑴ The yield on South African 10-year government bonds fell to just below 8.7%, its lowest level in nearly a month, reflecting improved global risk appetite following news of a two-week conditional ceasefire in the Middle East. ⑵ While traders remained cautious ahead of the ceasefire's longevity, optimism surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped ease inflation concerns. The easing of geopolitical risks also prompted investors to lower their expectations for a more hawkish stance from major central banks.
