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Women are fixing the planet

Article Kevin Davie - 6 Dec 2019

Female bosses at the IMF, ECB and EU are putting climate at the heart of policymaking

Draghi’s bid to boost Europe with cheap money flops

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Sep 2015

European Central Bank president Mario Draghi's stimulus programme has failed to ignite the celebration of risk-taking it did in the US six years ago.

Greece in ‘final stretch’ of deal with creditors

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras needs to unlock bailout funds to repay €3.4bn to the ECB by August 20, as the bank leaves its credit lifeline unchanged.

As Greeks withdraw, Draghi sends more

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Jun 2015

ECB president Mario Draghi willingly giving Greece negotiating room while cash drains from the banking system has riled those who had a tougher ride.

Economic week ahead: A slew of SA data

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 Dec 2014

SA’s data diary is full this week with updates on it's current account, inflation, mining, manufacturing and retail sales over the coming days.

What Europe’s bold interest rate cuts mean for SA

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Sep 2014

The European Central Bank announced that it cut interest rates by 10 basis points to a record low of 0.05%.

ECB’s negative interests won’t effect SA

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Jun 2014

While interest rates remain significantly higher in emerging markets, the resulting inflows for states such as South Africa are likely to be minimal.

Edcon’s bonds best performing in Europe as investors seek risk

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2013

Following a cut in the benchmark rate, resulting record low yeilds have fuelled a demand for dicier securities.

Rand steady ahead of key data releases

Article I Net Bridge - 5 Nov 2013

Little changed from its overnight close against the major currencies‚ as the rand held steady in early trade on Tuesday.

Economic week ahead: ECB’s potential rate cuts

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Apr 2013

Europe's rumoured rate cuts and the possible continuation of the US Federal Reserve's buying programme will set the tone for markets this week.

Economic week ahead: Central banks to set the tone

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Apr 2013

While South Africa's economic calendar may be quiet, policymakers at four major central banks are due to announce decisions this week.

Economic week ahead: Stimulating?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Jan 2013

The European Central Bank will take centre stage this week as policymakers gather for their first meeting of the year. Is a rate cut imminent?

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Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait for the cover of darkness to take action

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