South Africa’s inflation outlook is becoming more challenging as higher oil prices, rising services inflation and food price risks complicate the path towards lower interest rates.

Could this be the last rate hike – or just the beginning?

South African households face higher debt repayments after the Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7.25%, with Debt Rescue warning that consumers have little room left in their…

The South African Reserve Bank has increased the repo rate to 7.25%, warning that fuel, food and electricity-price pressures could push inflation higher in the coming months.

The Fed has raised rates, fuel prices are climbing and the rand is under pressure. What will the Reserve Bank do?

Economists unpack the forces that could shape the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision.

South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July, but higher oil and fuel prices could slow further progress ahead of the Reserve Bank’s September interest-rate decision.

South Africa’s latest economic number tells a bigger story.

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, reviving concerns that higher energy costs could intensify inflationary pressure and weigh on markets. The rand remained…

The South African rand has shown unexpected strength, raising speculation about a potential reduction in the repo rate. This article explores the economic factors at play and…

The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.