Investments / Economy

Cautious SARB weighs up trade-off between inflation and growth

The SA Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor’s speech should be considered as dovish, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) describing inflation as well contained and the risks to inflation as balanced. Nevertheless, erring on the side of caution, the MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bp) to 7.75% and did not discuss a 50bp cut

Trump wins, what now?

US Elections: Incredibly Close & Quite Unusual

With less than a week until Americans head to the polls, the outcome of the presidential race remains highly uncertain. Adding to this uncertainty, this election cycle has featured several unusual developments.

Preview of the 2024 Medium-Term budget policy statement: fiscal consolidation and growth expectations

As South Africa awaits the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), there is cautious optimism about the country's economic trajectory. The recent shifts in fiscal strategy, driven by ongoing reforms and an improved political landscape, signal that we are edging closer to a new phase of stability and growth.