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…
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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…
The SARB’s schizophrenic policy guidance
To avoid unnecessary market volatility, the monetary policy committee needs to improve how it communicates its judgments and policy preferences.…
A hard sell for retailers
The second half of 2024 looked good for retailers; the start of 2025, not so much…
The exit interview … with Astral’s Chris Schutte
Astral’s Chris Schutte is a straight-talking CEO. He spoke to Currency about chickens, John Steenhuisen and doing business in SA…
The SARB’s Trump headache
Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policies threaten to stoke inflation worldwide. Investors and households better brace for fewer interest rate cuts…
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Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa
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The utility – and tragedy – of a boring budget
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