SARB expected to hold rates steady amidst inflationary pressures
SARB expected to maintain its current repo rate of 8.25%.
Mining production on the up
Statistics South Africa released positive mining and manufacturing production numbers for June 2023
Fuel significantly contributed to SA’s August’s inflation increase: Economist
An economist at Econometrix Laura Campbell says fuel contributed significantly to the 4.9% increase
Social unrest in SA will result in short-term upward inflationary pressure: Economist
Economists say the recent social unrest characterised by mass looting and vandalising of
Likely contraction in SA tourism: Economist
Chief Economist at Econometrix, Laura Campbell, has warned of a likely contraction in tourist
Economist expects inflation to rise to 3%
Absa Economist Miyelani Maluleke says he expects inflation to rise to 3% in March from 2.9% in
Good policies needed to help economy recover: Economist
Chief economist at Econometrix, Azar Jamine, says the answer to a post-COVID-19 economic recovery
‘It’s difficult to assess coronavirus impact on business’
Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine says it is difficult to assess what the
Analysts expect Reserve Bank to keep rates unchanged
Analysts expect the South Africa Reserve bank to keep rates unchanged when it makes its decision on
‘Structural reform and policy certainty are necessary for job creation’
Some of the country’s leading economists say structural reform and policy certainty are necessary
July mining production output disappoints
Data that Statistics South Africa has released shows a significant decline in mining production