Tag: inflation

Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand

Despite most economists believing that the Reserve Bank would leave the repo…

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What the strong rand means for inflation and monetary policy in 2025

A stronger currency makes South African export products less competitive which leads…

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Consumer inflation slightly higher in April

Smokers and lovers of beef and alcohol felt the pinch in April,…

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What lowering the inflation target will mean for SA

Lowering the country’s inflation target could have positive effects for monetary policy,…

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Salary survey shows gap between increases and inflation narrowing

As the cost of living increases, salary increases stop mattering so much…

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Policy reversals and lowest inflation in 5 years

The Inflation rate was good news this week, but we will have…

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What does lowest inflation in 5 years mean for repo rate?

Economists expected that inflation would be between 2.9% and 3% and were…

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Inflation down in March due to fuel and education prices

Although economists expected inflation to slowly start increasing, in March it decreased…

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Economic ramifications of VAT increase: higher inflation, lower GDP

Household consumption will also be affected by the VAT increase that will…

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SA consumers optimistic about income growth, but worry about inflation

While the economy fails to grow and interest rates remain high, SA…

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