Despite South African retail investors having withdrawn R3-billion from offshore funds in the last quarter, fund managers recommend offshore markets.
Figures released this week will give the monetary policy committee a lot to talk about, writes
Maya Fisher-French.
Normally, inflation data is reweighted every five years to factor in changes in consumer behaviour. As the economy grows and wages increase, spending on certain items such as food, electricity and petrol tend to decrease. This time, however, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is releasing the new inflation data six years after the last official […]
People with irregular incomes can now access an inexpensive debit card for a one-off fee of just R30 and no ongoing management fees.
How do you get a credit record when nobody is willing to give you credit?
Should analysts and economists publicly raise concerns about issues that affect millions of South Africans, only to be condemned for doing so?
Inflated numbers are bad for South Africa’s monetary policy, writes Maya Fisher-French.
The effects of higher interest rates and inflation cannot be underestimated, writes Maya Fisher-French.
The all-share index has been buoyed by resources, but there is no hiding the carnage.
The decision to either rent or buy residential property can have far-reaching implications on household cash flows, as well as on wealth.