Federal Reserve

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