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Interest rate hiking contributes to expectation of slower commercial property market and mortgage lending in 2023

Interest rate hiking contributes to expectation of slower commercial property market and mortgage lending in 2023

30 March 2023 | General

The latest 50 basis point interest rate hike has a potentially limited dampening impact on the commercial property market strength.

Rate hike reaction

Rate hike reaction

30 March 2023 | General

“The surprise 50bps increase, resulting in a repo rate of 7.75%, comes at a time of renewed global volatility, with the strain in the banking sector in developed economies partly due to the post-pandemic interest rate hike cycle.

MPC – 30 March 2023

MPC – 30 March 2023

30 March 2023 | General

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to increase the repo rate by 50 basis points to 7.75%. Short-term interest rates have now increased by 4.25% since the low of 3.5%.

What South African consumers are seeing on their horizon

What South African consumers are seeing on their horizon

30 March 2023 | General

PwC South Africa is pleased to share its third South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023.

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Inflation and supply chain fears easing, but global economy continues to face uncertainty

Inflation and supply chain fears easing, but global economy continues to face uncertainty

27 March 2023 | General
Repo rate to rise in March but panel divided on when the rate will peak

Repo rate to rise in March but panel divided on when the rate will peak

24 March 2023 | General
Households must adapt their finances in the face of rising interest rates

Households must adapt their finances in the face of rising interest rates

23 March 2023 | General
FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index

FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index

23 March 2023 | General
No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

23 March 2023 | General
Consumer inflation was 7.0% in February

Consumer inflation was 7.0% in February

22 March 2023 | General
A negative 4th quarter GDP 2022 outcomes as expected, but not a serious concern

A negative 4th quarter GDP 2022 outcomes as expected, but not a serious concern

08 March 2023 | General
Predictions for interest rate announcement

Predictions for interest rate announcement

08 March 2023 | General