Inflation slows again, but interest rate cut is probably still off the table
/ 24 January 2024

Inflation slows again, but interest rate cut is probably still off the table

After the release of the December inflation data, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the Reserve Bank is likely to remain hawkish amid upside risks

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Economy shrinks by 0.2% in third quarter
/ 5 December 2023

Economy shrinks by 0.2% in third quarter

The GDP decline comes despite an improvement in energy generation during the quarter, suggesting logistical constraints and interest rates are choking the economy

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Reserve Bank left toothless amid Eskom-induced stagflation
/ 23 May 2023

Reserve Bank left toothless amid Eskom-induced stagflation

The recent rand crash has led some to believe another 50 basis point rise is on the horizon, despite a view that further hiking will do little to tame inflation

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Unemployment and interest rate hikes predicted to hit property market
/ 4 February 2022

Unemployment and interest rate hikes predicted to hit property market

The volume of new mortgage applications reached multi-year highs amid record low interest rates

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