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Markets tumble on Fed rate cut hopes

Michaela Risi / December 19, 2024

The Fed cut rates by 25bp as expected, but an unexpected shift in the dot plot to only two expected […]

The hawkish forward guidance accompanying the Federal Reserve’s 25bp rate cut last night led to significant market turbulence, reflecting the

All eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve’s policy update this evening, which holds the potential to provide fresh

The SARB’s composite leading indicator increased to 114.0 points in October from a revised 112.8 points in September and 112.8

The past week witnessed ongoing optimism on global financial markets, with equity markets in the US remaining close to all-time

This week is expected to be relatively quiet on the local front, aside from the release of South Africa’s leading

Last week’s domestic data confirmed that inflation, although rebounding, remains low. Headline consumer price inflation came in at +2.9% y/y,

The SARB’s Q3 Quarterly Bulletin highlights that the South African economy continues to struggle amidst deindustrialisation and low investment. As

Despite a strong USD, the ZAR continues to show resilience due to positive sentiment surrounding the GNU and SARB conservatism.

There can be no doubt that there has been an improvement in business and consumer confidence since the formation of