Capital markets·October 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM EDT·1 source
South Africa on Path to Investment-Grade Rating, Investec Says
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What happened
- South Africa has a good chance of regaining its investment-grade credit rating within two years, according to Investec Wealth & Investment International.
- Next week’s mid-term budget could take another step toward that goal.
Why it matters
A potential sovereign-rating upgrade could affect South Africa’s borrowing costs, investor eligibility and debt-market access. The mid-term budget is a near-term policy event for credit and DCM professionals.
What to watch. South Africa’s mid-term budget next week.
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