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Economy

Oil price a worry but rates kept steady

Mar 29 2012 15:37

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says rising oil prices pose the biggest risk to inflation, while keeping the repo rate at 5.5%.

Economy

SA factory gate prices ease

Feb 23 2012 12:13

The producer price index edged down to 8.9% in December as sharp rises in food prices moderated.

Economy

Busa: We would have liked a rate cut

Jan 19 2012 16:41

Business Unity SA says it would have preferred a bold move by the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.

Currencies

Rand in red as rates held steady

Sep 22 2011 18:05

The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold but its warning that a weaker rand could fuel inflation, together with risk aversion, caused the unit to plunge.

Economy

Marcus: Rate cut was discussed

Sep 22 2011 16:12

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the possibility of an interest rate cut was discussed by the monetary policy committee.

Economy

Marcus warns of risks as rates kept flat

Sep 22 2011 15:49

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says risks to growth have risen and the bank stands ready to act on the potential effect of global turmoil on SA.

Greta Steyn

Crises keep SA rates low

Jul 26 2011 23:03

A global slowdown seems to signal a static SA repo rate, says Greta Steyn.

Economy

Dovish Sarb seen leaving rates on hold

Jul 21 2011 18:30

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus' dovish tone after a Monetary Policy Committe meeting suggests interest rates would not be raised this year.

Greta Steyn

Rates won't rise this time

Jul 19 2011 22:27

The MPC is unlikely to hike interest rates anytime soon, says Greta Steyn.

Economy

Marcus explains Sarb losses

Jun 30 2011 13:58

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the bank incurred losses while carrying out its duties, and not through undue risks.

Columns

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has hinted that “second round” effects from the high oil price will lead to an interest rate hike. What are second round effects and should they necessarily lead to an increase in rates?

Greta Steyn

Reading the tea leaves

Apr 05 2011 21:51

Interest rates won't rise until late 2011 or early next year, predicts Greta Steyn.

Bonds

Bonds firm on rand, ignore MPC

Mar 24 2011 16:31

SA bonds were firmer in late trade mainly on the back of a stronger local currency and the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to keep the repo rate on hold.

Bonds

Bonds remain firm as traders await MPC

Mar 23 2011 13:29

SA bonds were firmer in midday trade after February's consumer price index came out in line with market expectations.

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