Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting

Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host a regular high-level World Economic Forum (WEF) global meeting in Riyadh, with the first slated for the...
The inflation rate measures the rise in the price of a basket of goods. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Quick explainer: Inflation and how it affects you

Stats SA announced on Wednesday that the inflation rate over the year to December 2024 was 3%, up from 2.9% for the year to...
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The Rising Cost of Education in South Africa: Are Households Keeping...

The Rising Cost of Education in South Africa: Are Households Keeping Up? As the new school year begins, South African households struggle with soaring education...
December PPI eases fears of hawkish Fed

December PPI eases fears of hawkish Fed

S producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in December, easing fears of tighter monetary policy. The PPI rose 0.2% in December, down from 0.4%...
ADP reaffirms the picture of a healthy US labour market

ADP reaffirms the picture of a healthy US labour market

The most important publication in the coming weeks will be Friday's US employment report. Ahead of that, we are turning our attention to other...
Silent Control: Financial Abuse Among “Financially Independent” Women

Silent Control: Financial Abuse Among “Financially Independent” Women

Silent Control: Financial Abuse Among “Financially Independent” Women Financial abuse traps women, even those financially independent. Rynhardt de Lange offers smart strategies to help women...
NZDUSD: A temporary bounce rather than a return to growth

NZDUSD: A temporary bounce rather than a return to growth

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%, bringing the total number of cuts...
Black Friday Deals vs. Debt: How to Stay in Control In Tough Times

Black Friday Deals vs. Debt: How to Stay in Control In...

Black Friday deals excite, but overspending can lead to debt. Sebastien Alexanderson urges South Africans to shop mindfully, staying disciplined and debt-free. 22 November 2024:...
The pound falls despite an acceleration in inflation

The pound falls despite an acceleration in inflation

UK inflation beat expectations and accelerated markedly, but this only temporarily boosted the Pound. GBPUSD came under further selling when it broke above 1.2700. CPI...
EU carbon penalties could spur SA’s renewables ramp up

EU carbon penalties could spur SA’s renewables ramp up

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will impose penalties on exports that carry a high carbon footprint, presents both challenges and...
Black Friday Deals vs. Debt: How to Stay in Control In Tough Times

Crisis-Proof Your Finances with an Emergency Fund Amid Global Shifts

Global economic shifts make building an emergency fund crucial for South Africans. Expert Sebastien Alexanderson offers strategies to save, even in tough times. 12 November...
South Africa’s Township Economy: Experts and Community Leaders Identify Pathways for Prosperity

South Africa’s Township Economy: Experts and Community Leaders Identify Pathways for...

With unemployment and social issues reaching critical levels, township development organizations and community leaders call for targeted skills programs to transform South African townships. JOHANNESBURG...