MarketsDollar and oil prices ease, stabilising precious metalsMay 29, 2026 at 5:00 am (Dorothy Kgosi) Platinum was little changed on Thursday night, reversing direction after reaching a four-week low. Reuters reported that the dollar and oil prices eased after news that the US and Iran reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days.Would you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Sign UpLog InPlease read our Comment Policy before commenting.Editor’s Choice1PANYAZA LESUFI | Illegal immigration strains Gauteng’s services and economy2CHARL BOTHA | SA’s cannabis sector is being left high and dry3ANTHONY BUTLER | Patriarchy can create unexpected paths to power for women leaders4MINENHLE NZIMANDE | Spam calls, silent rights and a long overdue amendment to the law 5RUFARO MAFINYANI | Data — the raw material on which everything runs