Tag: rate

50 to 75 basis points repo rate increase expected Thursday

Economists expect only a 50 basis points increase in the repo rate…

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The upside of interest rate increases

As a potential homebuyer, seeing the ‘upside’ of interest rate increases may…

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Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide, studies show

Sperm count among men worldwide is falling at an accelerated rate after…

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Frankenstein’s monster – will interest rate hikes work to kill inflation?

During a brief 48-hour window in late September 2022, a slew of…

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Tips for seniors to capitalise on high interest rate

Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank, Sisandile Cikido, has pointed out that…

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Sovereign Africa Ratings cautions SA about high poverty rate

Despite tough global economic times, South Africa has baffled critics by earning…

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Economists send warning to consumers in South Africa after rate hike

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hiked the…

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Reserve Bank likely to slow repo rate hikes, now that we’ve reached pre-pandemic levels

The Reserve Bank increased the repo rate by 75 basis points for…

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How much more you will pay on your bond after South Africa’s latest interest rate hike

Homeowners and consumers are in for more belt-tightening as the interest rate…

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Repo rate increases by 75 basis points, returns to pre-Covid levels

South Africa Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced that the repo…

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