Tag: interest rates
Consumers to stretch their Rands as economy slows
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold rates, even with the recent instability in stock and currency markets, will help consumers to plan ahead when managing their finances.
Interest rates on hold as SA awaits Moody’s rating assessment
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision earlier today to keep interest rates unchanged, FNB confirms that it will maintain its prime lending rate at 10.25% and will review its position following the next SARB MPC meeting in May 2019.
Lehman Brothers 10 years on – what is the greatest market...
A new paradigm of fear and uncertainty was unleashed on the world with the demise of Lehmans on the 15 September 2008. And while markets have recovered, spectacularly in some cases, a lingering symptom of the crisis could be one of today’s biggest risks to buoyant stock markets.
5 factors to drive this month’s interest rate decision
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) meets on 26 - 28 March 2018 to deliberate an interest rate...
Lower rates on the cards in January?
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting on 17 and 18 January to deliberate interest rates. The central bank’s monetary policy stance aims to keep inflation in the target range of 3%-6% annually, thereby protecting the value of the currency and the purchasing power of South African consumers.
Is the economic recession really over?
Prof Danie Meyer | Senior researcher and lecturer: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | North-West University | daniel.meyer@nwu.ac.za | www.nwu.ac.za |
Despite the surprisingly...
