Viewpoint : High public debt draws attention
Global risk-on sentiment persists, which is a positive for SA and helps sustain optimism around the GNU. Further forward, there […]
Currency Weekly : 18 Oct ’24
The ECB cut its deposit rate by 25 basis points, citing weaker Eurozone growth amid declining inflation. The market is
FX Wake Up Call 18 Oct ’24
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago was on the wires yesterday, once again advocating for a lower inflation target. Speaking at the
Viewpoint : MPF and talk of lower interest rate target
It seems de facto that the SARB will proceed with another 0.25% repo rate reduction at its forthcoming Monetary Policy
FX Wake Up Call 17 Oct ’24
Data published yesterday showed South Africa’s retail sales outperformed market expectations and jumped +3.2% y/y in August. This compares to
FX Wake Up Call 16 Oct ’24
In its Monetary Policy Review published yesterday, the SARB expressed moderate optimism regarding inflation and economic growth. The central bank
Retail Sales – Aug ’24
Retail sales grew by +3.2% y/y in August, up from a revised outcome of +1.7% y/y in July. The latest
FX Wake Up Call 15 Oct ’24
With only the SACCI Business Confidence data scheduled for release out of South Africa today, attention on the local front
Viewpoint : Ramaphosa GNU celebratory speech SONA
Ramaphosa emphasised that the Government of National Unity (GNU) aims to create jobs, reduce living costs, and improve service delivery,
