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Economy

Interest rates unchanged

May 24 2012 15:29

The Reserve Bank will maintain current interest rates, says governor Gill Marcus.

Economy

CPI in target eases rates hike pressure

Apr 18 2012 18:00

SA's consumer inflation slowed in March to within the Reserve Bank's target range, taking off some of the urgency on raising interest rates soon.

Economy

Sarb: Rise in unsecured lending a worry

Apr 17 2012 16:04

SA Reserve Bank deputy governor Lesetja Kganyago says the central bank is concerned that unsecured lending is growing too fast.

Currencies

Rand weakens after Sarb holds rates

Mar 29 2012 15:56

The rand was down almost 1% after the Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee decided to leave the repo rate unchanged.

Economy

No need to debate inflation target - ANC

Mar 05 2012 12:44

Enoch Godongwana says there's no need to debate the Reserve Bank's mandate as it is aware that inflation targeting must be pursued with growth in mind.

Economy

Sarb index shows softer growth outlook

Feb 21 2012 11:29

The SA Reserve Bank's leading economic indicator inched down in December, pointing to dimmer growth expectations.

Economy

Zuma to make 'important' announcement

Feb 10 2012 17:28

President Jacob Zuma will make an announcement "of national importance" on Saturday, says a central bank statement.

Currencies

Rand firms as rates stay on hold

Jan 19 2012 15:49

The rand was firmer against the dollar, after the Reserve Bank said its repo rate would stay unchanged as expected.

Economy

Weak SA data point to steady rates

Jan 18 2012 22:00

SA's manufacturing sector contracted and retail sales grew less than expected, indicating the economy is still too fragile to withstand rate hikes this year.

Economy

Consumer inflation hits 20-month high

Dec 14 2011 17:51

South Africa's targeted consumer inflation breached the central bank's 3% to 6% target in November as expected.

Economy

Sarb suggests rate cut not ruled out

Oct 12 2011 16:12

The Reserve Bank has struck a dovish note, suggesting there is still a chance of a rate cut despite an unexpectedly strong showing by the manufacturing sector.

Financial Services

Treasury to apply twin peaks bank rules

Aug 29 2011 15:25

Proposals on a two-pronged model of financial regulation are to be implemented, says the National Treasury.

Economy

Sarb ready to strike against inflation

May 27 2011 09:45

The central bank won't hesitate to act against second round inflation, says deputy governor Daniel Mminele.

Trends

South Africa’s net foreign exchange reserves were more or less stable in March, following a period of increases. The net reserves increased as the SA Reserve Bank intervened in the currency market to prevent the rand from strengthening.

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