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Cautious SARB weighs up trade-off between inflation and growth

21 November 2024 | Economy

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

Rate cuts and Black Friday may spark festive cheer for consumer-oriented companies

20 November 2024 | General

As the holiday season approaches, investors are turning their attention to Black Friday and consumer spending trends. With Thursday’s Monetary Policy meeting expected to signal continued rate cuts, South African consumers are set to benefit from relief in their wallets.

Trump's big comeback: An analysis of the United States presidential election

19 November 2024 | General

In this video, the economic research desk offers an in-depth analysis of the United States (US) presidential election held on 5 November 2024. Donald Trump’s decisive victory and clear mandate are poised to impact not only the US economy but also the global landscape. The team highlights notable demographic shifts in voter preferences and examines Trump’s key policy priorities based on his 2024 campaign promises. Key areas of focus include fiscal policy, trade relations, immigration, deregulation and global security. They also discuss the potential challenges to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence and concludes with insights on what the 2024 US election outcome means for South Africa (SA).

Residential property transactions need a helping hand

19 November 2024 | Property

Estate Agents welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 25-basis points recently, but they hope it is the first step of many which will help push the market to recovery.

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