A third consecutive interest rate cut will help stimulate the economy, but the central bank will also be cautious about inflation pressures
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
Inflation shows signs of easing and job growth is slowing, sparking fears of recession and speculation over how the Fed will navigate the dynamics at play
Movements in headline inflation are a key indicator, but decisions are also influenced by central banks around the world, especially the US Federal Reserve
The market is set to slow as consumers feel higher bond costs but the slump will not be as dramatic as in economies where buoyancy is the rule not the exception
US shares were battered earlier in the week by consumer price index data showing widespread inflation pressures
To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.
High prices have been more stubborn than previously expected, forcing monetary policymakers to react
The slowdown was helped by lower fuel prices. But this relief was temporary, as February saw another petrol hike
The volume of new mortgage applications reached multi-year highs amid record low interest rates
Mainstream American politicians — establishment figures in both major parties — apply the denial and displacement mantra to many problems, especially inflation
Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
Global inflation has surprised on the upside, which may factor into whether the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee decides to raise the interest rate on Thursday
In South Africa, a strong trade surplus, buoyed by robust commodity prices, will cushion our economy against pressure arising from US policy
South Africa is less likely to suffer but investors will look for the elusive factor — growth
With global conditions deteriorating markedly, Janet Yellen has admitted that the Federal Reserve will have to be cautious.
History suggests the metal’s rise is a blip but doubt over US interest rates makes a call difficult.
Foreign investors offloaded more rand-denominated debt than what they bought last year, as demand for emerging market bonds declined.
Emerging markets are bracing themselves for fallout once the interest rate rises in the US, according to the IMF’s deputy director.
This week, SA’s finance minister will give his budget address while the US Federal Reserve chief is set to resume her testimony on monetary policy.
The commodity rallied as an ADP research institute report showed US companies added less jobs than was forecast.
The rand has moved up and down by news of both Fed tapering and Fitch’s affirmation of the country’s credit rating.
Speculation over tapering of monetary stimulus in the US takes its toll on the rand again.
Few of us could resist a job that required us to spend $1-trillion of someone else’s money.
The rand has slumped to the weakest level in two and a half months against the dollar as a bond sell off reached the longest streak since May.
Those exposed to developing nations and their weakening currencies are raising hedge ratios.
The US Federal Reserve holds off on tapering giving emerging markets some breathing room.
Governor Gill Marcus says the South African Reserve Bank will maintain the current repo rate.
The rand has depreciated as investors gauged that a surge against the dollar, after the US Fed suddenly maintained monetary stimulus, was overdone.
The US exit from quantitative easing will not be a sober affair, especially for developing economies.
Yields on South African bonds jumped to the highest level in 19 months as inflation accelerated and the rand slipped to a six-week low.