Tag: interest rates
Economic recovery plan makes progress
October 2022 marks two years since the country instated the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan - a plan that puts the focus on programmes...
Higher interest rates no solution
By Fanie Brink, Independent Agricultural Economist
THE Reserve Bank will, just like the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and other central banks in the...
SA stays on the recovery path as interest rates normalise, says FNB
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’S) decision increase its repo rate by 0.50%, FNB will lift its prime lending rate by 0.50% with...
Here is why it may not be a good idea to fix your home...
With interest rate hikes expected to be ongoing, many home owners are wondering if they should fix their home loan interest rates now to...
South Africa is heading for big interest rate changes – what you should know
Professional services firm PwC says both businesses and individuals should carefully consider whether to fix their interest rates ahead of an expected round of...
Rising interest rates, wetness place dampener on potentially excellent agriculture season
After a bullish start to the 2021/22 agriculture season with prospects of another excellent season despite cost pressures. The sector faces a further challenge...
Low interest rates contribute to property market revival
Pent up demand for properties saw residential property sales skyrocket after the reopening of the property market during Level 3 lockdown in SA. According...
SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced the latest decision on interest rates for the country.
The decision follows the three-day...
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