Market Forces
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26 April 2024anemptytextllineExplore Q1 2024's market dynamics: South African interest rates remain unchanged; US Fed maintains rate outlook; emerging markets rally. Challenges emerge with economic downturns in the UK and Japan.
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19 April 2024anemptytextllineIn March 2024, global markets remained stable amid mixed inflation signals. US and South Africa saw upward inflation trends, while Europe and Japan showed signs of easing inflation.
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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.