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South Africa’s inflation target band is appropriate – if judged against the implied welfare costs of inflation at these levels

South Africa’s inflation target band is appropriate – if judged against the implied welfare costs of inflation at these levels

31 August 2009
Another sign of a weakened economy

Another sign of a weakened economy

31 August 2009

Mike Ronald, an investment professional at Marriott, ponders the implications of expected lower tax receipts

Inflation targeting: how the SARB is succeeding in anchoring of inflation expectations

Inflation targeting: how the SARB is succeeding in anchoring of inflation expectations

27 August 2009
Electricity, Municipal tariffs and Insurance prices keep CPI above 6%

Electricity, Municipal tariffs and Insurance prices keep CPI above 6%

26 August 2009
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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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The consequences of high inflation

The consequences of high inflation

25 August 2009
Don’t expect fireworks through the economic recovery

Don’t expect fireworks through the economic recovery

24 August 2009
GDP  – Second Quarter of 2009

GDP – Second Quarter of 2009

18 August 2009
Another rate cut – it all depends

Another rate cut – it all depends

14 August 2009
Ongoing recession trashes retail sales

Ongoing recession trashes retail sales

13 August 2009
Where is the rand headed?

Where is the rand headed?

07 August 2009
The motor industry, half full or half empty?

The motor industry, half full or half empty?

05 August 2009
Economic green shoots - How SA companies could nurture growth

Economic green shoots - How SA companies could nurture growth

03 August 2009