Flash Eurozone PMIs revitalised interest in the Euro
Boosted interest in the Euro emerged after preliminary PMI estimates showed a surprising acceleration in the services sector, which was able to offset the...
Navigating Advanced Import Payments in South Africa
Advanced Import Payments (AIP) are a crucial strategy for businesses seeking to enhance efficiency in their cross-border operations. “In South Africa, where recent regulations...
The dollar pauses after a climb
The US dollar is losing 0.2% since the start of the day on Wednesday against a basket of major currencies, signalling traders' eagerness to...
How to apply for SRD Grants now-a-days?
Navigating the Path to Relief: A Guide on How to Apply for the SASSA SRD Grant
In the wake of economic challenges exacerbated by various...
EURUSD Has Bucked the Trend, Threatening to Fall Below Parity
EURUSD is losing 1.9% from Wednesday's peak to a five-month low at 1.0650. US inflation data and ECB comments highlight the divergence of Fed...
The Pound’s Pause Before Dive
The British Pound has spent the past week in a tight 500 pip range but has mostly traded around the 1.2620 level. Attempts by...
Fed’s favourite indicator confirms slowing inflation trajectory
Friday's market focus was on US household income and spending data and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE), the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.
Core...
Navigating the twin challenges facing SA’s renewable energy programme
South Africa has taken great strides in deploying private sector capital into renewable energy projects, giving the country its best chance at improving energy...
Dollar Index: Some bullish bias before FOMC
The FOMC meeting is the main event of the day on Wall Street and can set the market mood for weeks to come, as...
UK inflation sets up a marathon for BoE
UK inflation has come in slightly weaker than expected, but this does not significantly bring the rate cut date any nearer.
The CPI rose by...
The sky’s the limit for domestic and inbound tourism
South Africa’s fiscal crisis, in an environment of rising interest rates, soaring food, fuel and energy prices, plus high levels of unemployment, is likely...
Rising incomes and slowing inflation in the US support the markets
This week, the markets were mostly looking forward to the release of the US personal income and spending data, with a focus on the...
