Central Bank meetings this week are a reason for volatility
The week ahead will be packed with significant economic events, so the market behaviour could turn into quite a bumpy ride this week.
On Wednesday...
Oil Is a Step Away from Falling Off a Cliff
Oil is currently adding 0.6% to $76.45 per barrel WTI, but that's only half of the spurt at the start of trading after the...
Has the bear market started?
The markets have taken a beating: the rise in volatility on FX and equities around the world is clearly visible. Commodity markets have also...
Poor South African households can’t afford nutritious food – what can...
Food insecurity is a feature of life for millions of South Africans. Food insecurity refers to a lack of regular access to enough safe...
GNU to add more tax-exempt food items
As South Africa grapples with high poverty levels and the cost of living, the Government of National Unity (GNU) will look to expand the...
Five reasons why “moral regeneration” failed in South Africa
The month of July is appropriately designated as “Moral Regeneration Month” as it relates to the birthday of Nelson Mandela on 18 July. As...
Pound on the offensive
Positive news for the Pound, beyond the fact that England will play in the Euro-24 final. The monthly estimate showed that the economy grew...
Empowering South Africa’s youth through green entrepreneurship
The unemployment crisis facing South African youth is a national emergency that demands innovative solutions. With a staggering 45.5% unemployment rate among young individuals...
South Africa opens its doors to remote workers, and they come...
The South African government is finally about to give international workers who are not office bound the chance to roam the Rainbow Nation. Recently,...
Prioritising the reduction of economic exclusion for enhanced economic growth
Since 1994 the South African government has employed market friendly policies in an investment led growth strategy. Yet South Africa has averaged 1.2% GDP...
Jump in US manufacturing and consumer caution
US retail sales rose 0.1% in value for May, worse than the 0.3% rise expected after a 0.2% decline a month earlier. Total sales...
China’s Slowdown Risks Stalling Global Growth. USDCNH hits the ceiling
China's housing price decline is gaining momentum. New home prices for May fell 0.71% vs. 0.58% and 0.34% in the previous two months. The...
