Latest articles on Commodity Prices

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There’s more to a stronger rand than government will admit

Article Lynley Donnelly - 28 Apr 2017

The currency’s moves have been driven by global factors, but more ratings shifts can reverse gains.

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Political turmoil in 2016 can be traced back to the 2008 financial crisis

Analysis Staff Reporter - 2 Jan 2017

South Africa's economic challenges of 2016 are largely a reflection of its inability to change in the light of global shocks.

Higher education not a commodity

Article Mondli Hlatshwayo, Zolisa Marawu, Enver Motala Author, & - 18 Nov 2016

In this submission to the Fees Commission, academics outline the implications of free higher education.

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What the Trump? If he makes good on his promises, SA will be hurt

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Nov 2016

With every large market that closes, that product needs to find another home and some of that overflow will arrive in South Africa.

Iron ore takes Kathu from boom to bust in five years

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Apr 2016

The fickle nature of commodities is shown starkly in the Northern Cape town of Kathu, whose fortunes rise and fall with the iron ore price.

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Smart policies needed to overcome commodity dependency

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2016

Developing countries must introduce policies now to diversify their exports and sustain growth, write Min Zhu, Stefania Fabrizio and Futoshi Narita.

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Gold goes the way of oil – down, down down; commodity markets will sweat this year

Article Christine Mungai & Staff Reporter - 21 Jul 2015

Though gold is still South Africa’s top export, it has slipped from being the world’s biggest producer in 2006 and is now in sixth position.

Commodity markets limp into 2015

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Dec 2014

Resource prices have plummeted this year, leaving some economies reeling in the aftermath.

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