As the 14 days to announce a coalition government commences, investors are nervous and the rand is flat
Movements in headline inflation are a key indicator, but decisions are also influenced by central banks around the world, especially the US Federal Reserve
Your morning cuppa may cost a little more because of heavy rainfall in Brazil and drought in Vietnam
A book by an anthropologist documents Joburg’s bustling Kwa Mai Mai
The world is changing and alliances shifting which presents opportunities for the continent if the citizenry is engaged
With most of the NDP targets way off the mark, our fiscal path defers the NDP goals by another decade, if we are lucky, while an incapable state will spell its death
The market is the pillar of capitalist ideology, yet it is just another human institution invented and reinvented periodically across human history
To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.
The African Continental Free Trade Area going live heralds exciting times for tech innovation in payments, e-commerce and trade across Africa
Proper facilities supported by well-researched cultural principles will go a long way to improving the image and perception of the practice of traditional medicine
The tyranny of the markets is evident, with the cigarette company exemplifying this through its bid to weaken the government’s measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus
With the South African economy already feeling the effects of Covid-19, the president has promised a stimulus package
The world needs someone to step up and take charge – anyone but Donald Trump that is
In Scandinavian countries, citizens can look up what any other citizen earns in an online national database. Could South Africa use a version of income transparency? Economists, as usual, are divided.
SAA is working to accommodate customers on its sister airlines after it cancelled flights due to low demand
Emerging market equities are generally inexpensive — and, by some measures, quite attractive — relative to equity and bond markets globally.
The best option is stakeholder capitalism, which links societal benefits to financial returns
South Africa should capitalise on the bloc’s resources, including advanced technology and innovation
An Absa index has put SA at top spot for the third year, although our overall score has fallen
Before concluding that financial markets always predict the future, we should recall that economic and policy changes move financial expectations
Born on January 1 1999, the euro initially existed only as a virtual currency used in accounting and financial transactions
Rout in equities and uncertainty over valuations sees money flowing into the safety of US bonds
The likes of Foschini saw stocks grow 13.9% on the day, Barclays share was lifted 11.5% and Mr Price’s stock jumped just over 10%
News that Cyril Ramaphosa had been elected ANC president pleased the markets at first, with the rand dollar exchange rate improving
Reserve Bank says PIC’s exposure to local banks not considered to
be a high risk
The continent needs to future-proof itself by crafting a new, inclusive socioeconomic system.
For decades the people who live and work at the bazaar have been part of the migrant system that separates families.
Intervention in the market rout leaves the country’s commitment to economic reform in question.
Banks have paid $150-billion collectively in fines, but critical reforms must continue, says Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
Jo’burg’s fresh produce business is the lifeblood of farmers, hawkers, wholesalers and exporters.
Resource prices have plummeted this year, leaving some economies reeling in the aftermath.
The currency’s trade volume and volatility is keeping currency analysts on their toes.