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Šuković: No sudden changes in interest rate movements are expected
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (826+ words) She reminded that the movement of interest rates, primarily, depends on the ECB's monetary policy, inflationary trends and conditions on financial markets, and that in the previous period they showed a downward trend in Montenegro. An increase in interest rates…...
Cost-of-living squeeze deepens as electricity, water and fuel prices surge
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (227+ words) JOHANNESBURG - South African households are facing mounting pressure as the cost of essential services and transport continues to rise faster than inflation. The latest Competition Commission Cost of Living Report shows electricity prices increased by 8.1 percent in the year to…...
South African adviser explains benefits of reserves in an access bond
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (330+ words) In South Africa, part of an emergency fund can be held within an access bond to reduce the amount of debt on which a bank charges interest for a home loan. This approach can be financially beneficial, but requires strict…...
Rethinking the Rand
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (382+ words) By Johann Els, Chief Economist at PSG Financial Services South Africans have become conditioned to believe that the rand only weakens over time. That view is understandable. For much of the past 15 years, it has largely been true. But investment…...
JOHANN ELS | Rethinking the future of the rand
3+ week, 3+ day ago (627+ words) South Africans have become conditioned to believe the rand only weakens over time. That view is understandable. For much of the past 15 years it has largely been true. But investment views should evolve as the facts change. I believe many…...
Rand holds firm amid cooling US data, Middle East uncertainty
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (64+ words) Channel Africa Rand holds firm amid cooling US data, Middle East uncertainty Stay Updated — Join Our Newsletter Channel Africa promotes Africa’s national interests through innovative content aiding the continent’s development. We deliver news, current affairs, and cultural programming globally, broadcasting…...
Forex option volatility surges ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, dollar calls dominate, and South African rand unexpected rate cut shocks the market
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Bitget Forex option volatility surges ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, dollar calls dominate, and South African rand unexpected rate cut shocks the market - This week, the foreign exchange options market has significantly increased its vigilance regarding volatility. One-week implied…...
Rand muted as firmer Dollar weighs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (260+ words) The South African (SA) Rand was subdued on Tuesday as a firmer Dollar kept the risk-sensitive currency under pressure ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Rand traded at 16.7875 against the Dollar, down about 0.2% from its…...
EDITORIAL | PIC a critical battlefield for Treasury
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (649+ words) Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has earned a reputation as a tough guy. If this isn’t clear in his interpersonal interactions with ordinary South Africans, it definitely shows in his willingness to disagree with and robustly engage officials who head institutions…...