Tag: interest rates
Interest rate cut marks new era for South African property market and personal finance
According to many professionals in the property sector, the start of 2025 has indicated a strong improvement in the appetite for property ownership in...
SARB’s 25bp cut set to lift outlook for 2025, says FNB
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced its decision Thursday, 30 January 2025, to lower its repo rate by 0.25. Consequently, FNB confirms that...
South Africa’s economy facing optimistic future
KPMG shares insights from their South Africa Economic Outlook
In search of fiscal consolidation
Positive post-election sentiment coupled with improved energy availability and reduced inflation...
Buy now, rent out and benefit later
With interest rates starting to drop, now may be the ideal time to consider a buy-to-let investment, says Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s National Head of...
Economy recovering from a low base, says FNB
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates at their previous level, FNB confirms that it will hold its prime lending...
Reserve bank likely to maintain interest rates amid inflation concerns
As South Africa deals with persistent inflationary pressures, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at their upcoming...
SARB unchanged rates decision likely means property market activity remaining mediocre
Commentary by John Loss, , Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.
The unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB...
From “The bee in my bonnet” column – It’s a question of confidence
By Robin Hayes, Associate Editor
BRUCE Whitfield, compare of The Money Show on Cape Talk radio, pointedly informed listeners the day before SONA, that when...
Unchanged rates decision expected to be mildly positive for commercial property and mortgage demand
The unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB has kept interest rates unchanged since May 2023, after...
Rate reprieve will lift holiday spirits after a tough year, says FNB
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to leave its benchmark repo rate unchanged, FNB confirms it will maintain its prime rate at existing...
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