Africa’s inflation gap narrows – but structural fault lines remain
African inflation is on a downward trend. But without fixing structural issues, the continent remains vulnerable to global and domestic inflation shocks…
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Kganyago ‘locks in’ on 3% inflation target
The SARB has cut rates and signalled a 3% inflation target – its biggest policy change in decades. Markets are already buying in…
Why Kganyago can – and must – cut rates
Lesetja Kganyago has been slow to cut interest rates. But with growth weak and South Africans battling, now is the time to be brave…
Boxer: And now the grind begins
Boxer’s first set of results show an enviable trading margin. But business is tough, and unlikely to get less so this year…
Why Anchor is buying South African bonds
Anchor Capital sees value in short-term bonds as inflation eases. But it’s less gung-ho on South African equities…
When pay increases turn bad, Godongwana-style
Expecting a raise? Without tax bracket adjustments, even a 5% increase could leave you poorer in 2025. Here’s why your take-home pay may shrink…
Coulda, shoulda, didn’t …
With ‘Trumpflation’ looming, South Africa’s Reserve Bank has again kept rates on hold – even as cuts are long overdue, say critics…
Gaps in the SARB’s inflation-targeting debate
The Reserve Bank seeks a lower inflation target, but weak research, rising costs and flawed data stand in the way. Swift government reforms are…
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