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latest news & developmentsReserve Bank hikes repo rate for fourth consecutive time amid inflation concerns
Economic and financial conditions are expected to remain more volatile for the foreseeable future, says central bank
Rand offers cold comfort amid global inflation storm
The rand has managed to withstand even the strongest global headwinds, but it is unlikely it will continue to hold steady in the wake of the Fed’s aggression
EXPLAINER: Why are central banks worried about inflation?
High prices have been more stubborn than previously expected, forcing monetary policymakers to react
Inflation again a hair’s breadth away from Reserve Bank’s upper limit
Consumer price inflation increased to 5.9% in March, up from 5.7% in February
Reserve Bank mulls the future of money in the digital age
Distributed ledger technology, most commonly used to trade and store cryptocurrencies, could have a massive impact on the traditional financial system
Marcus manacled
The yawning chasm between consumer and producer inflation keeps interest rates high, writes Lynley Donnelly.