Media workers fold under economic strain
/ 5 September 2023

Media workers fold under economic strain

Newsrooms, like many workplaces around the country, are struggling — and we need to pay attention

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INTERVIEW: Still a strong case for lower inflation target, says Kganyago
/ 5 September 2023

INTERVIEW: Still a strong case for lower inflation target, says Kganyago

The Reserve Bank governor said lower inflation gives central banks more room to respond to economic shocks

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EXPLAINER: Even as inflation falls, homebuyers hold off
/ 30 August 2023

EXPLAINER: Even as inflation falls, homebuyers hold off

Interest rates will probably remain much higher than their pre-pandemic average, as the Reserve Bank guards against ongoing inflation risks

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Public purse sees tail end of mining tailwind
/ 21 August 2023

Public purse sees tail end of mining tailwind

Mining windfall helped SA’s financial position, but lower revenues and additional spending will delay the end of fiscal consolidation

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Emerging markets unwinding? Not just yet
/ 11 August 2023

Emerging markets unwinding? Not just yet

Chile and Brazil are leading the pack with their recent interest rate cuts but South Africa is on its own timeline

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El Niño, the next inflation frontline
/ 10 August 2023

El Niño, the next inflation frontline

South Africa, and the world, seem to be emerging out of an inflation-induced economic malaise. But as the world heats up, so will prices

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Departure of CFO ‘inevitable’ as Mr Price counts its costs
/ 2 August 2023

Departure of CFO ‘inevitable’ as Mr Price counts its costs

The retailer has struggled amid more intense competition and as consumers continue to feel the pinch

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Another interest rate hike likely but should be the last for a while
/ 18 July 2023

Another interest rate hike likely but should be the last for a while

The Reserve Bank has already lifted rates 10 times since November 2021

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SA banks brace for interest rate bust-up
/ 1 July 2023

SA banks brace for interest rate bust-up

A higher cost of borrowing is generally good for bank profit margins – until it isn’t

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Not out of the woods yet, SA’s economy braces for another blow
/ 8 June 2023

Not out of the woods yet, SA’s economy braces for another blow

The country’s economy expanded 0.4% in the first quarter, but analysts warn not to expect growth or recovery anytime soon

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Swift action: Sanction-heavy future calls for policymakers to de-risk
/ 6 June 2023

Swift action: Sanction-heavy future calls for policymakers to de-risk

The Reserve Bank has warned that sanctions will be ‘catastrophic’ to the economy, which is currently vulnerable to geopolitical shocks

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As state quietly quits, economic policy goes rogue
/ 30 May 2023

As state quietly quits, economic policy goes rogue

Whatever hope was ignited among investors by the idea of a Ramaphosa presidency has mostly been snuffed out

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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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