Bank of England Hawks Extend the Pound’s Rally
The Fed's dovish attitude, for now, hasn't extended too far into Europe. The Bank of England kept its key rate unchanged at 5.25%, with...
The UK Needs Lower Rates and a Weaker Currency
A series of macro statistics continue to be published to help build a picture of the economy ahead of the Bank of England's final...
US Inflation: Without Notable Decline
US consumer prices rose by 0.1% m/m (stronger than expected 0.0%). Annual inflation slowed from 3.2% to 3.1%. Core (excluding food and energy) rose...
Is the UK Labour Market Cool Enough for the BoE?
The UK labour market is cooling, showing an increase in claims from claimants. In addition, wage growth is slowing. The data provided further evidence...
Weak China inflation pressing CNY
Consumer prices in China accelerated their decline in November, losing 0.5% yoy vs. 0.2% yoy expected and the same amount a month earlier.
Producer prices...
World Green Economy Summit emphasises the need for prompt and collaborative...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE...
Navigating Global Challenges with a Data-Driven Approach
Bastian Teichgreeber, Chief Investment Officer at Prescient Investment Management Cape Town, 6 December 2023 - As the world grapples with rising global interest rates,...
SOUTH AFRICANS ARE PREDICTED TO SPEND R224 BILLION THIS FESTIVE SEASON
South Africans will spend an estimated R224 billion over the festive period, down from R226 billion in 2022.
South Africans are budgeting an...
AG: Unauthorised expenditure remains high
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Tsakani Maluleke says unauthorised expenditure at departments remained high throughout the administrative term, totaling R28.22 billion over four...
Youth development group sparks debate: Is South Africa fighting a skills...
Afrika Tikkun and Microsoft Unite South African Businesses to Revolutionise Youth Employability and Close the Skills Gap
Some of the country’s largest corporations at a...
A slump in US home sales is not yet a bad...
US Existing Home Sales have continued to fall under the pressure of high interest rates despite prices retreating from their highs.
It is well known...
S&P keeps SA credit ratings unchanged
Government says it has noted Standard and Poor (S&P) Global Ratings’ decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at...
