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Rates hikes are on hold, and unless there’s a speedy resolution in Iran, consumers are looking at the prospect of sharply higher debt costs…
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The SARB’s review of prime will not reduce the cost of debt
The prime interest rate is a benchmark for pricing loans. Changing the benchmark will not alter the economics of lending…
Kganyago joins revolt against Trump’s Fed threat
The SARB governor is among a group of 13 central bank chiefs who have come out in support of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell…
More rate cuts coming – but the path lower will be bumpy
South Africans can look forward to another year of rates relief – albeit at a stop-start pace…
Godongwana claims control of new 3% inflation target
The finance minister made clear that lowering the inflation target to 3% was his call, in a move that could reset monetary policy for…
The great bitcoin escape: How billions could have slipped the exchange-control leash
Legal experts say that, for now, transferring crypto outside South Africa is unregulated due to a loophole in the exchange-control framework…
The week ahead: SARB rates decision in the spotlight
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Standard Bank is readying the ‘rails’ for stablecoins
Africa’s biggest bank is preparing to plug clients into stablecoin payments across 21 markets, but says regulations and client demand must come first…
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