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Seeff Property Group chairman Samuel Seeff says the Reserve Bank should hold the repo rate this week, warning that another increase would put further pressure on households, property owners and the economic recovery.
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK

Property sector urges SA Reserve Bank to hold repo rate and protect fragile economic recovery

Seeff Property Group chairman Samuel Seeff says the Reserve Bank should hold the repo rate this week, warning that another increase would put further pressure on households,…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Economists say interest rates are likely to rise.
LESETJA KGANYAGO

How much could the Reserve Bank raise rates this week? Economists weigh in

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

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago. File picture: Simphiwe Mbokazi
INTEREST RATE

Brace yourself, South Africa: a rate hike could be on the cards this week

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

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read
South Africa’s inflation rate fell sharply to 4.3% in July, but rising oil prices and higher fuel costs could push inflation higher again in the months ahead.
INFLATION

South Africa inflation outlook in focus as oil prices put pressure on September 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.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
The US Federal Reserve’s September interest-rate decision could influence the rand, fuel prices and the South African Reserve Bank’s policy debate. Economists are divided between a rate hike and a hold as inflation and growth data send mixed signals.
FOMC

Fed rate decision could put pressure on rand and South African households

How the US Federal Reserve's September interest-rate decision could impact the rand and South African fuel prices?

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter, while higher oil prices and a weaker rand put further pressure on financial markets and fuel costs.
MARKET ANALYSIS

Monday Markets: R2/litre petrol shock looms in October

Oil is surging, the rand is weakening and motorists could be in for a nasty October surprise.

  • Chris Harmse
4 min read
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. 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 what they mean for consumers and businesses alike.
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK

Could the strengthening rand lead to a repo rate cut?

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…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Statistics South Africa reported a decrease in Consumer Price Inflation for July, yet consumers continue to face rising costs, particularly in fuel and essential goods.
INFLATION

Despite CPI decline, South Africans brace for higher fuel prices

Statistics South Africa reported a decrease in Consumer Price Inflation for July, yet consumers continue to face rising costs, particularly in fuel and essential goods.

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala
BANKS

Standard Bank CEO: South Africa’s growth depends on African integration

Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, discusses the importance of South Africa's economic integration with the rest of Africa, highlighting the bank's strong financial…

  • Edward West
4 min read