The real cost of buying a home
In the seventh episode of the “Change in your pocket” series by BrightRock, financial journalist Maya Fisher-French shares on how to finance your home.
View ArticleWhere does SARB's rate hike leave the SA economy?
Following the SARB's decision to hike interest rates, experts share their views on what this means for the economy and future investment strategies.
View ArticleMistaken FT tweet causes currency market flurry
The Financial Times has caused a flurry on currency markets after erroneously tweeting that the European Central Bank was to leave interest rates unchanged.
View ArticleNene removal may lead to January rate hikes
The finance minister's dismissal shows the ANC's disregard for market considerations and a 50- or even 100 basis-point rate hike may soon follow, says an analyst.
View ArticleIn the markets: What to watch this week
Last week, the JSE and the rand reached their highest levels this year. What can we expect from local and global markets this week?
View ArticleSarb likely to pause, then hike again - economist
The SA Reserve Bank may very well "pause" at the next MPC meeting in May, but then increase the interest rate by 50 basis points in July, says an economist.
View ArticleRates shock for church
Local church leaders are baffled after they were handed over to Msunduzi Municipality’s lawyers for a R98 000 rates account.
View ArticleInflation hits 6.3% as prices rise across the board
Prices for consumer goods and services in June 2016 were up across the board, according to Statistics SA.
View ArticleHigher June inflation won’t move MPC on rates
Given South Africa's weak economic growth environment and monetary policy easing in developed markets, the SA Reserve Bank is unlikely to hike rates on Thursday.
View ArticleEmerging markets climb as US jobs data eases Fed rate anxiety
Emerging market currencies have risen and stocks have rallied as US jobs data reduce the chance of a Fed rate hike, therefore, increasing demand for riskier assets.
View ArticlePolitical turmoil won't budge Sarb amid African rates week - analysts
Africa’s major economies - including SA - are taking diverging approaches to monetary policy as they struggle to cope with volatile currencies, slumping growth and political meddling.
View ArticleJoburg mayor tells Gauteng to pay back the money
Gauteng owes the City of Joburg R259m in unpaid rates and has 30 days to hand over the money, Mayor Herman Mashaba has revealed.
View ArticleSarb revises growth forecast to 0.4%
The South African Reserve Bank has revised its growth forecast from 0% to 0.4%.
View ArticleSA can still dodge a credit downgrade - analysts
SA's chances of avoiding a sovereign rating downgrade have improved following the NPA's decision to drop charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, say analysts.
View ArticlePossible credit downgrade already priced in markets
In the event of a credit downgrade, the effects have already been priced in financial markets, says SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
View ArticleRate cuts possible midyear 2017 - economist
Interest rates may not yet tail off, but economists expect a rate cut by mid-year 2017.
View ArticleFood, transport prices propel inflation to 9-month high
Consumer Price Inflation accelerated to its highest level in nine months, mainly due to increase in food and transport prices.
View ArticlePolitics could derail SA’s first interest rate cut since 2012
A stronger rand and falling inflation expectations may allow the Reserve Bank to start cutting interest rates, as long as political developments don’t derail the currency’s gains.
View ArticleReserve Bank likely to keep rates on hold - analysts
With inflation easing below the target band in April, analysts expect the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold at its next MPC announcement.
View ArticleLess than 1% growth forecast for SA
BMI Research, a Fitch Group company, has revised down South Africa’s growth forecast from 1% to 0.7%.
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