Sarb stays the course on 3% inflation target, says Old Mutual
Old Mutual’s Izak Odendaal says the Sarb is in a strong position, having acted early to contain inflation.
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Old Mutual’s Izak Odendaal says the Sarb is in a strong position, having acted early to contain inflation.
South Africa’s bond market is signalling growing confidence in the country, says Ninety One head of SA fixed income Mokgatla Madisha, who highlights what investors need to watch next.
South African homeowners are facing a higher monthly financial burden as rising property prices push up home loan costs.
After South Africa’s surprise repo rate hold.
South African business sentiment weakened in the second quarter as consumers faced fresh pressures from the Iran war that’s clouded the outlook for inflation and interest rates.
If inflation continues to run persistently above its 2% target.
Countries around the world are grappling with inflation shocks triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on 28 February.
The R3 per litre fuel levy relief granted to South African motorists in April is going to come back to bite, one way or another.
The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.
Still projects one rate cut in 2026.