SA's slow economic growth boosts case for rate cut
The economy grew at its slowest pace in almost two years in the second quarter, boosting the case for rate cuts, but denting job creation hopes.
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Interest rate cuts 'too little, too late'
Evidence that South Africa's economic growth is slowing is raising fears the government has done too little and acted too late to boost growth.
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Strong rand, low interest rates: How to invest
Interest rate cuts and the rise of the rand -- what does this mean for your investments?
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SA rate cut hinges on data
South Africa's Reserve Bank will "not necessarily" cut interest rates again next month and the decision will depend on the data the bank has.
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Banking on stimulus
The lowering of interest rates is designed to spur economic activity by making money cheaper and boosting consumer spending.
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How to use the rate cut
How you could have paid off your home in eight years by taking advantage of rate cuts.
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Rate cut 'likely' in July
The SA Reserve Bank is "likely" to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points at its monetary policy committee meeting on July 22, Standard Chartered said.
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Cosatu: Reserve Bank 'doesn't care a damn'
The Congress of South African Trade Unions voiced anger on Thursday over a surprise central bank decision to keep interest rates on hold.
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Reserve Bank still has room to cut, say economists
The SA Reserve Bank is expected to continue its aggressive monetary easing, which should help bolster domestic demand, economists said on Friday.
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CPI proves sticky, but rates still seen down
Better-than-expected credit extension and factory-gate inflation data this morning point to a cut in interest rates.
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