Fed cuts rates 50 basis points as inflation outlook keeps improving

Policymakers see the Bank’s benchmark rate falling by another half a percentage point by the end of the year and a percentage point in 2025

GNU ministers’ actions boost confidence, says JSE boss Leila Fourie

There has been much progress in implementing the reforms of the Ramaphosa administration, CEO tells audience

SA mining falling behind peers due to policy delays, says Minerals Council

Government departments urged to get on same page in support of sector

Consumer confidence recovers to five-year high

Hope of rate cut and sustained moderation in inflation have increased consumers’ willingness to spend, especially in higher-income groups

Exporters choose SA’s neighbours amid delayed port privatisation

Centre for Risk Analysis says increasing competition underscores urgent need for Transnet’s recovery plan

OSAGYEFO MAZWAI: Receding inflation highlights changing macroeconomic winds

At core of macroeconomic trajectory is improved living conditions for all

SA to lose out on billions without transition blueprint, Minerals Council economist warns

The country is behind the curve on developing a strategic policy framework, says Hugo Pienaar

Good news for consumers as chicken prices expected to ease

After the spike in late 2023 caused by a disease outbreak, price increases have moderated

ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Reserve Bank expected to embark on rate cutting cycle

The Bank is expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 8%

Fitch leaves SA’s rating unchanged, flags contentious NHI

The ratings agency says the GNU has provided some certainty, but risks to political stability remain

IAIN WILLIAMSON: Vital moves needed to hit 4% GDP growth amid GNU optimism

Policy certainty is required over labour market dynamics, telecom spectrum and mining sector expansion

SA inflation expected to slow further

The three social groups surveyed expect inflation to average 4.8% over the next five years

WATCH: Construction activity bounces back in the second quarter

Business Day TV speaks to independent analyst Roelof Botha

Property market set for uplift from expected rate cuts

Adjustments suggest slightly more optimistic outlook for buying activity and house price growth

Optimistic economic outlook affirmed in BETI

The improved inflation outlook amid mediocre economic growth will offer justification for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates next week

Factory output bounces back in July

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector increased, starting the third quarter on a positive note

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