Tag: inflation
The Week Ahead – Local releases lead the way
Several local companies are expected to report full-year results next week:
Italtile: Management recently guided for headline earnings per share (HEPS) to increase between...
Consumer inflation falls further, supported by base effects
Stats SA’s latest CPI data commentary from Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.
Despite monthly inflation of 0.9%, annual headline inflation fell to 4.7% in July from...
How retailers can position for growth and operational efficiency amid plunging sales
Over the past three years, South African retailers have navigated a difficult landscape with challenges including the fallout from the pandemic, global supply chain...
Tiger Brands delivers strong revenue growth while higher operating costs dilute earnings
Despite a challenging operating environment, considered investments for sustainable long-term returns and building societal value remain a priority.
Despite strong revenue growth, Tiger Brands’ performance...
What to expect from the announcement on Thursday
Prof Andre Roux is an economist at Stellenbosch Business School
Just as the Reserve Bank Governor announced the increase in the repo rate two months...
Repo rate to rise in March but panel divided on when the rate will...
95% of Finder’s panel forecast a rate hike at the March meeting
77% think the rate will increase by 25 bps, 14% by...
Understanding interest rates and how it affects your finances
Interest rates have been rising consistently worldwide and it doesn’t look like this trend is going to stop anytime soon. This makes 2023 a...
Consumers acting to counter effects of inflation, interest rates
Q4 2022 Debt Index shows consumers being proactive about managing debt
Debt counselling inquiries up by 53% and subscription for online debt-management tools...
Rate hiking cycle may be nearing an end, says FNB
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB's) decision to increase its repo rate by 0.25%, FNB will lift its prime lending rate by 0.25%...
2023-Quo Vadis?
This Latin phrase asks the question – ‘where are we marching’ or where are we going, and wouldn’t we all like to know.
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