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Forecast: repo rate will be left unchanged at 5.5%

21 May 2012 | General

The SARB’s monetary policy committee (MPC) starts its meeting on Tuesday the 21st of May; the decision will be published on Thursday afternoon.

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

18 May 2012 | General

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

16 May 2012 | General

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

15 May 2012 | General

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

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

14 May 2012 | General

Pro Sano’s health improves

11 May 2012 | General

South Africa Economic Outlook – Coface Sees Improvement

11 May 2012 | General

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

24 April 2012 | General

2012 will be a challenging year

17 April 2012 | General

Tolls – Higher traffic off motorways

13 April 2012 | General

South African consumers stuck in rising debt trap

28 March 2012 | General

A rising interest rate cycle looms...