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We are seeing a pause in rate hikes, says FNB

We are seeing a pause in rate hikes, says FNB

28 September 2015 | General

First National Bank (FNB) will leave its prime lending rate unchanged following the decision taken earlier today by the SARB Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep rates on hold until the final SARB MPC meeting of 2015.

Fuel price cut dampens August 2015 CPI print

Fuel price cut dampens August 2015 CPI print

23 September 2015 | General

Headline inflation surprised the market yet again to the downside, printing at 4.6% y/y in August from 5.0% y/y in July.

Pension increases keep beating inflation

Pension increases keep beating inflation

23 September 2015 | General

Pensioner cohort grows along with their influence on the economy.

SA economic recession warning – the August BETI

SA economic recession warning – the August BETI

09 September 2015 | General

For the second month in a row the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) has increased when compared to a year ago, but indicates a shrinking economy both in monthly and quarterly changes.

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Addressing the collapse of the Rand

Addressing the collapse of the Rand

03 September 2015 | General
SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

25 August 2015 | General
EU uncertainty is no great threat to SA trade – Grant Thornton

EU uncertainty is no great threat to SA trade – Grant Thornton

24 August 2015 | General
The road less travelled – swift action needed to prevent SA’s slide towards ‘rocky road’ economy

The road less travelled – swift action needed to prevent SA’s slide towards ‘rocky road’ economy

13 August 2015 | General
Economic comment – manufacturing recession bodes ill

Economic comment – manufacturing recession bodes ill

12 August 2015 | General
Economic prospects

Economic prospects

03 August 2015 | General
SA Reserve Bank follows through on its promise

SA Reserve Bank follows through on its promise

24 July 2015 | General
SARB hikes rates to anchor inflation expectations

SARB hikes rates to anchor inflation expectations

24 July 2015 | General