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Lower than expected CPI could sway interest rate decision

19 September 2018

With the consumer price index (CPI) coming in lower than expected for August 2018, all eyes will be on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) ahead of the interest rate announcement.

How Ramaphosa can turn SA economy around

17 September 2018

Disappointing economic growth figures and a sharply weaker rand (since its strong point of about R11.55 to the US dollar in late February this year) have given South Africans a sharp reality check, demonstrating that while Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency had revitalised the country’s sense of optimism, deep-seated structural economic challenges remain.

Accelerating transport inflation unlikely to trigger SARB action yet

14 September 2018

Currency weakness amid emerging market turmoil and disappointing domestic growth outcomes are set to feature prominently in this month’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The three-day MPC meeting from 18 to 20 September will determine a suitable interest rate policy that will keep inflation inside the target range of 3-6% annually, ideally anchored towards the middle of the target range.

Is South Africa the next currency crisis?

14 September 2018

South Africa, famous for Great White sharks, could be the next focus for currency vigilantes.

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Economy / General

Lower than expected CPI could sway interest rate decision

How Ramaphosa can turn SA economy around

Accelerating transport inflation unlikely to trigger SARB action yet

Is South Africa the next currency crisis?

GDP shocker, and a further drop in agriculture output

How will we survive this recession?

SA unlikely to grow by more than 1% this year

Downgrade risk returns as SA enters recession

Bruising fuel hike averted, at least for now

The real losers of Trump’s trade wars are …

We truly live in interesting times

The winds of change are slowly blowing