Fed Holds Rates Steady as Powell Defends Central Bank Independence
The United States Federal Reserve has opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate within a target ...
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South Africa Inflation Rises to 3.1 Per Cent as Fuel Pressures Build
South Africa recorded a marginal increase in consumer inflation in March, underscoring emerging price pressures linked ...
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South Africa’s Private Sector Returns to Modest Growth as PMI Edges Above 50
South Africa’s private sector recorded a modest return to growth in March, according to the latest ...
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PMI Data to Gauge Market Impact of Middle East Conflict
Global financial markets enter the week of 23 March under heightened sensitivity to geopolitical developments, with ...
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Week Ahead in Global Markets: Central Banks in Focus as Africa Watches the Ripples
As the world enters the final week of January, the global financial system finds itself delicately ...
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South Africa’s Business Activity Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months, PMI Data Shows
South Africa’s business activity declined at its sharpest pace in nearly a year in December, reflecting ...
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GDP Growth in West Africa’s Monetary Bloc Moderates to 6.5% in Second Quarter
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), comprising eight member states including Benin, Burkina Faso, ...
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Botswana Confront Renewed Concerns Over Imminent Pula Devaluation
Botswana is once again on alert as market analysts warn of a potential second devaluation of ...
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Botswana to Recut Growth Forecast as Diamond Dreams Lose Their Sparkle
Botswana is preparing to sharply downgrade its 2025 economic growth projections, potentially to near zero percent, ...
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South African Reserve Bank Lowers Repo Rate to 7.25%
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points ...
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