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Bloomberg Poll: Global Economics & Market Volatility Most Impact Rand

Bloomberg Poll: Global Economics & Market Volatility Most Impact Rand

11 December 2018

World economic growth and market volatility are the biggest macro issues affecting the South African rand, according to the results of a Bloomberg poll announced yesterday.

SARB takes action to see inflation at the midpoint of the target range

SARB takes action to see inflation at the midpoint of the target range

27 November 2018

South Africa needs to lower its inflation trajectory to temper interest rate hiking cycle

What to expect from November’s interest rate decision

What to expect from November’s interest rate decision

21 November 2018

The last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in 2018 is well underway, with policymakers considering the possibility of a rate hike in November against the backdrop of rising inflation expectations. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago is expected to announce the MPC decision on Thursday, 22 November.

Brace yourself for interest rate hikes

Brace yourself for interest rate hikes

16 November 2018

Nobody likes to hear bad news, but it is always better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. Consider this your ‘extreme weather warning’ as we brace for the wave of imminent interest rate hikes to reach our shores.

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PwC’s Economists analysis on Presidential Investment pledges

PwC’s Economists analysis on Presidential Investment pledges

14 November 2018
The missed opportunities and positive beginnings revealed by the 2018 MTBPS

The missed opportunities and positive beginnings revealed by the 2018 MTBPS

30 October 2018
STANLIB - Reading the signs: Investment Forum brightens SA outlook

STANLIB - Reading the signs: Investment Forum brightens SA outlook

28 October 2018
2018 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: Taxes and more...

2018 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: Taxes and more...

25 October 2018
Medium Term Budget backs Ramaphosa’s stimulus plan

Medium Term Budget backs Ramaphosa’s stimulus plan

25 October 2018
MTBPS: A to-the-bone honest budget

MTBPS: A to-the-bone honest budget

25 October 2018
MTBPS: Absa's initial view

MTBPS: Absa's initial view

25 October 2018
Investec: MTBPS laden with negative headlines but devil in the detail

Investec: MTBPS laden with negative headlines but devil in the detail

25 October 2018