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Rand falls victim to ‘Greek tragedy’ – at R8.50 on the cheaper side of fair value

Rand falls victim to ‘Greek tragedy’ – at R8.50 on the cheaper side of fair value

18 May 2012

Greece, which continues to grapple with its uncertain economic future in the Eurozone, is exerting undue influence on financial markets. Despite its relatively small economy, the country is boxing above its weight as the world waits for some kind of reso

The Effect of Europe’s Financial Crisis on South Africa

The Effect of Europe’s Financial Crisis on South Africa

16 May 2012

The European financial crisis still poses a very real threat to the South African economy and even the most optimistic scenario for Europe translates into bad news for South African trade with Europe.

Latest price hikes to hit household savings rate

Latest price hikes to hit household savings rate

15 May 2012

Struggling consumers can expect to be hit hard in the next few months by a hike in the petrol price, which over the last two months has increased just short of one rand, the implementation of e-tolling, an electricity tariff increase of 16% and higher Met

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

14 May 2012

Month-to-date over recoveries on fuel currently stand at 45 cents per litre for 95 ULP (petrol) and 24 cents per litre for 0.05% diesel with the latest daily over recovery being above 70 cents per litre for petrol. This has primarily been driven by the we

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Pro Sano’s health improves

Pro Sano’s health improves

11 May 2012
South Africa Economic Outlook – Coface Sees Improvement

South Africa Economic Outlook – Coface Sees Improvement

11 May 2012
Europe’s new burning fuse and other crisis spots across the globe

Europe’s new burning fuse and other crisis spots across the globe

24 April 2012
2012 will be a challenging year

2012 will be a challenging year

17 April 2012
Tolls – Higher traffic off motorways

Tolls – Higher traffic off motorways

13 April 2012
South African consumers stuck in rising debt trap

South African consumers stuck in rising debt trap

28 March 2012
A rising interest rate cycle looms...

A rising interest rate cycle looms...

28 March 2012
MPC Prediction that interest rate will remain unchanged!

MPC Prediction that interest rate will remain unchanged!

27 March 2012