UK inflation has not inspired Pound buying
UK inflation is accelerating, reducing the scope for the Bank of England to ease monetary policy to support economic growth. Headline price growth accelerated...
Hawkish Australian Cut Helps AUD
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, meeting the expectations of market participants and kicking off...
Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges
After many years of sluggish economic growth, there is growing optimism that the South African economy will grow by 1,7% as the Government addresses...
South Africans, Prepare for Tighter Budgets: What to Expect from the...
South Africans face tax hikes and rising costs as the budget aims to close a R300 billion gap. Higher VAT, sin taxes, and debt...
Markets act as if the Fed is still dovish
The US dollar has retreated to the lower levels it has visited multiple times since the end of January. The decline at the end...
2025 SONA: A Blend of Resilience and Renewed Hope
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address for the 7th democratic administration under the government of national unity on Thursday.
Don Mthethwa...
Funds remain a necessary catalyst to economic reconstruction and development
In the most unequal society in the world, where the majority of the population is economically inactive and chronically unemployed, surely the need for...
2024 consumer finances: A tale of two halves, but pressure remains
South African consumers got some relief in the second half of 2024, with positive news about inflation, interest rates and load-shedding.
Access to retirement funds...
Interest Rate Cuts: A Great Time To Trim Down That Festive...
SARB cuts interest rates, offering relief and new strategies for managing finances as we strive to recover from festive season debt. Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks.
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Euro pressured by German pessimism
The German Consumer Climate Index declined in January, impacting the eurozone's largest economy and applying pressure on the single currency. The index fell by...
Threats of tariffs bring back speculative interest in the dollar
The US dollar rose on Tuesday, adding 0.65% against a basket of popular world currencies amid Donald Trump's statements about his desire to increase...
Threats of tariffs bring back speculative interest in the dollar
The US dollar rose on Tuesday, adding 0.65% against a basket of popular world currencies amid Donald Trump's statements about his desire to increase...
