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/ 28 January 2009
SA inflation braked sharply in December, data showed on Wednesday, hardening the case for an aggressive interest-rate cut next week.
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/ 15 January 2009
South African economic confidence has edged up to a 20-month high, suggesting improved conditions towards the end of 2009 as inflation eases.
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/ 27 November 2008
SA’s inflation outlook has improved and it is hoped that an easing since August is the start of a consistent downward trend.
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/ 10 November 2008
South Africa’s Treasury said on Monday its economy was sound and it was confident its debt ratings would not be downgraded.
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/ 6 November 2008
South African economic confidence jumped to its highest level in a year in October, suggesting better conditions in 2009.
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/ 5 November 2008
The South African Reserve Bank vowed on Tuesday to remain focused on its medium term inflation outlook despite the turmoil in global markets.
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/ 26 September 2008
South Africa’s new president reappointed Trevor Manuel as Finance Minister on Thursday, reassuring investors worried about major policy change.
The South African Reserve Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at the end of a two-day policy meeting on Thursday.
South Africa’s economy is not heading for recession, with growth still strong, boosted by robust investment growth, says the top Treasury official.
South Africa’s positive credit rating outlook from Moody’s is under strain and dependent on the government maintaining its current economic policies.