Market Forces
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16 April 2024anemptytextllineExplore the latest insights into the global currency markets of March 2024.
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28 March 2024anemptytextllineAs the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced no change to the repo rate at the March 2024 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, investors and market analysts are cautionary but optimistic about a rate cut later this year. Against the backdrop of a challenging economic landscape marked by tepid growth, inflationary pressures, and global uncertainties, the stakes were high. Here, we delve into the intricacies of the current economic indicators and factors shaping the SARB's decision regarding the repo rate.
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27 March 2024anemptytextllineAs the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) gears up for its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, expectations are leaning towards no change in the Bank’s repo rate amid higher recent inflation prints. However, a careful examination of the economic indicators and the factors influencing the SARB's decision reveals a cautious optimism and the need for patience.
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20 March 2024anemptytextllineExplore the latest insights into the global currency markets of February 2024.
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8 March 2024anemptytextllineDiscover Market Insights: Equity investors globally enjoyed favourable returns, with one exception: South Africa. Explore the full February snapshot for in-depth analysis.
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21 February 2024anemptytextllineChief Economist, Arthur Kamp, shares his analysis of the 2024 National Budget Speech delivered on 21 February by South Africa’s minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana.