We still live in fear, clinging to cash

Our readers show that they still prefer cash, even if it means lower returns

Time to buy inflation linked bonds

Inflation-linked bonds outperform when inflation ticks up writes Deon Van Zyl, portfolio manager, Metropolitan Asset Managers

Consumer inflation eases, says Statitics South Africa

Consumer inflation eased to 5,1% year-on-year for March, compared with 5,7% year-on-year in February, Statistics South Africa.

Absa: House prices are on the rise

Absa's house price index indicates that the average nominal price of houses was higher in all categories in February compared with a year ago.

Eskom gets price hike, inflation fears rise

Nersa on Wednesday granted Eskom a nominal 24,8% tariff increase for the 2010/11 financial year, raising concerns this would fuel inflation.

Gordhan: SA needs policies that ensure low inflation

SA must stick to counter-cyclical macroeconomic policies that maintain low and stable inflation to help ensure sustainable growth, Pravin Gordhan said

Early rays of sunshine

GDP and inflation data brought some good economic news this week, writes Lynley Donnelly.

Zim October inflation up on food prices

Zimbabwe's inflation quickened to 0,8% month-on-month in October from -0,5% in September, the Central Statistical Office said on Wednesday.

Ghana urged to avoid rate hike

Ghana's Central Bank is under pressure to help bring down inflation, but faced growing calls on Wednesday to avoid further rate hikes.

Metropolitan sees inflation threat

Metropolitan Holdings warned a further deterioration in food and transport inflation could curtail new business after on Wednesday.

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