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Lower interest rates boost real estate market

Lower interest rates boost real estate market

By Martin Hesse | Published 14h ago

The Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index for the fourth quarter 2024, released in early March, showed that South Africans’ confidence in the future of residential property had climbed to 87% – the highest level recorded in a decade.

Forecasting is hard, but with Trump it’s almost impossible

By Stuart Podmore | Published 17h ago

While geopolitics continues to influence global markets at every turn, we believe that central banks’ response to inflation will be key in creating both challenges and fresh yield prospects.

Forecasting is hard, but with Trump it’s almost impossible

Forecasting is hard, but with Trump it’s almost impossible

Inflation steady at 3.2%, no change in interest rates

By Staff Reporter | Published Mar 22, 2025

Inflation steady at 3.2%, no change in interest rates

Four trends shaping consumer demand for data

By Craig Blignaut | Published Mar 21, 2025

Four trends shaping consumer demand for data

Government delivers a fatal one-two punch to consumers

By Ashley Lechman | Published Mar 20, 2025

Government delivers a fatal one-two punch to consumers

Watch live: Sarb governor announces MPC decision on interest rates

By Ashley Lechman | Published Mar 20, 2025

Watch live: Sarb governor announces MPC decision on interest rates

Nersa approves Eskom tariff hikes: what this means for consumers

By IOL Reporter | Published Mar 17, 2025

Nersa approves Eskom tariff hikes: what this means for consumers

Economic experts warn of crisis after SA Budget Speech delayed

By Yogashen Pillay | Published Feb 20, 2025

Economic experts warn of crisis after SA Budget Speech delayed

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Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

By Yogashen Pillay | Published Feb 19, 2025

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

By Opinion | Published Feb 19, 2025

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

Proposed Budget 2025: Transnet's financial crisis: Treasury calls for debt reduction and strategic reforms in Budget 2025

By Tawanda Karombo | Published Feb 19, 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: Transnet's financial crisis: Treasury calls for debt reduction and strategic reforms in Budget 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: Transnet's financial crisis: Treasury calls for debt reduction and strategic reforms in Budget 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: R1.8bn lifeline for SA Post Office as Treasury intervenes

By Helmo Preuss | Published Feb 19, 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: R1.8bn lifeline for SA Post Office as Treasury intervenes

Proposed Budget 2025: R1.8bn lifeline for SA Post Office as Treasury intervenes

Proposed Budget 2025: Eskom's R470bn revenue target tied to strict debt relief conditions

By Helmo Preuss | Published Feb 19, 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: Eskom's R470bn revenue target tied to strict debt relief conditions

Proposed Budget 2025: Eskom's R470bn revenue target tied to strict debt relief conditions

Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures

By Edward West | Published Feb 19, 2025

Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures

Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

By Yogashen Pillay | Published Feb 19, 2025

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

By Ashley Lechman | Published Feb 19, 2025

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

By Tawanda Karombo | Published Feb 19, 2025

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

Budget Speech postponed

By Ashley Lechman | Published Feb 19, 2025

Budget Speech postponed

Budget Speech postponed

South African interest rate cut: your monthly savings explained

By Ashley Lechman | Published Jan 31, 2025

South African interest rate cut: your monthly savings explained

South African interest rate cut: your monthly savings explained

Groceries to get a little expensive as food prices continue upward trend

By Siphelele Dludla | Published Jan 22, 2025

Groceries to get a little expensive as food prices continue upward trend

Groceries to get a little expensive as food prices continue upward trend

Rising cost of education in SA: are households keeping up?

By Ashley Lechman | Published Jan 19, 2025

Rising cost of education in SA: are households keeping up?

Rising cost of education in SA: are households keeping up?

Sustainable financial habits to help you achieve your goals in 2025

By Ashley Lechman | Published Jan 17, 2025

Sustainable financial habits to help you achieve your goals in 2025

Sustainable financial habits to help you achieve your goals in 2025

Advantages and drawbacks of refinancing your home

By Staff Reporter | Published Jan 5, 2025

Advantages and drawbacks of refinancing your home

Advantages and drawbacks of refinancing your home

Space to operate: breaking down the barriers to scale for SMEs in South Africa

By Ashley Lechman | Published Jan 4, 2025

Space to operate: breaking down the barriers to scale for SMEs in South Africa

Space to operate: breaking down the barriers to scale for SMEs in South Africa

Should you use your bonus to pay off debt or to invest?

By Staff Reporter | Published Dec 27, 2024

Should you use your bonus to pay off debt or to invest?

Should you use your bonus to pay off debt or to invest?