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African Markets – Factors to watch on April 30
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025South African rand slips as investors wait for another revised budget
Tue, Apr 29th 2025How Ferrari’s Secret Point System Has Customers Spending Millions
Mon, Apr 28th 2025
IMF cuts regional growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2%
Fri, Apr 25th 2025Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence – IMF Africa head
Fri, Apr 25th 2025IMF regional economic outlook: Key outtakes for Africa
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Zimbabwe’s local currency inflation at over 85% y/y in April
Fri, Apr 25th 2025Unpacking Africa’s debt status post-IMF downgrade
Fri, Apr 25th 2025South African rand stable as investors await budget clarity
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Emerging markets are betting on a post-tariffs winner — and it’s not China or the U.S.
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing, South African central banker says
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
China warns G20 global economic growth ‘insufficient’, trade tensions weaken momentum
Fri, Apr 25th 2025Investor sentiments on U.S. and emerging markets
Thu, Apr 24th 2025Kenya sees strong growth as country bets on proposed MSME law
Thu, Apr 24th 2025
South Africa abandons planned VAT hike after pushback
Thu, Apr 24th 2025Will Nigeria surpass economic growth forecasts near-term?
Thu, Apr 24th 2025
Enhancing market resilience amid global trade uncertainty
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025IMF unveils April 2025 fiscal monitor
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
IMF Cuts 2025 African growth forecast as Trump tariffs disrupt trade
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025The Global Economy Enters a New Era
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
CSCS profit after tax up 18.5% to ₦11.9bn in FY'24
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025Investors sustain interest in short-dated Ghana T-bills
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on April 22
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025As the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or not
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025Why Bath And Body Works Is One Step Ahead Of Trump’s Tariffs
Sat, Apr 19th 2025
South Africa finance minister says dropping VAT hike would have severe consequences
Thu, Apr 17th 2025Kaba: Data important to track gender equality progress & policy action
Thu, Apr 17th 2025Examining how tariffs impact Africa’s investment relations with the world
Thu, Apr 17th 2025
Are Elon Musk and Tesla giving up on EVs?
Wed, Apr 16th 2025Analysing strategies to address Nigeria’s food inflation
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
South African rand gains as dollar slumps on tariff uncertainty
Wed, Apr 16th 2025Leveraging local manufacturing for consumer health products in Africa
Wed, Apr 16th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 16
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
Nigeria’s annual inflation picks up to 24.23% in March
Tue, Apr 15th 2025SEID: Consumers' price-sensitivity paves way for less indigenous brands
Tue, Apr 15th 2025FDC: Nigeria’s inflation projected to fall to 22.54% in March
Tue, Apr 15th 2025
South African rand recovers further on bets coalition will hold
Tue, Apr 15th 2025Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk’s Starlink
Tue, Apr 15th 2025U.S recession looms: SA investor playbook
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 6 months as tariff turmoil grows, survey says
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
South African businesses on edge as VAT hike looms
Mon, Apr 14th 2025Unlocking Africa with digital policy capital & private sector drive
Mon, Apr 14th 2025South Africa’s rand gains on report ANC may scrap VAT hike
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
S&P Global on Q2’25 emerging markets outlook
Fri, Apr 11th 2025Inside Africa’s million dollar garbage business
Fri, Apr 11th 2025What will drive investment in Nigeria's real estate?
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
Africa’s position on the shipping carbon levy
Fri, Apr 11th 2025How Trump’s China Tariffs Could Shutter Amazon Sellers In The U.S.
Thu, Apr 10th 2025Mozambique economic recovery amid global uncertainty
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on April 10
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
Kenya’s central bank sees economic growth rising to 5.6% next year
Wed, Apr 9th 2025U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect
Wed, Apr 9th 2025
The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs
Tue, Apr 8th 2025The Africa Opportunity: A Global Private Capital Imperative
Mon, Apr 7th 2025Why More NFL, MLB And NBA Teams Are Not Publicly Traded
Mon, Apr 7th 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trade war, recession fears put stocks on path for biggest daily drop since 2008
Mon, Apr 7th 2025
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy
Mon, Apr 7th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 7
Mon, Apr 7th 2025South Africa’s treasury looking at alternatives to VAT hike
Mon, Apr 7th 2025How Crocs Became Cool Again
Sun, Apr 6th 2025
South African Markets – Factors to watch on April 4
Fri, Apr 4th 2025South Africa’s DA challenges legality of budget process in court
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025
See Trump’s list: More than 180 countries and territories facing reciprocal tariffs
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025Ghana central bank’s MPC split over rate decision, minutes show
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025The African Continent is (relatively) immune to Trump’s tariffs
Wed, Apr 2nd 2025Kenya retracts comment on China debt talks, sowing confusion
Wed, Apr 2nd 2025
South African opposition party seeks to block parliament budget vote
Wed, Apr 2nd 2025Will Trump’s Tariffs Cause Inflation?
Tue, Apr 1st 2025South Africa’s tax take rises over 6% in 2024/25 fiscal year
Tue, Apr 1st 2025
The problem of organizing weak states; and why Africa needs a new model of Pan-Africanism
Mon, Mar 31st 2025How TikTok Shop Is Gaining On Amazon And Temu
Sun, Mar 30th 2025How Tariffs Are Going To Jack Up Car Prices In The U.S.
Sat, Mar 29th 2025
SARB research conference unpacks living with inflation targeting
Fri, Mar 28th 2025Zambia experiences first slowdown in inflation since June 2023
Thu, Mar 27th 2025Will Nigeria sustain fight against FX speculators?
Thu, Mar 27th 2025
South Africa central bank says inflation targeting framework may be stifling growth
Thu, Mar 27th 2025
Trump says tariffs coming in April will ‘probably be more lenient than reciprocal’
Thu, Mar 27th 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on March 27
Thu, Mar 27th 2025Why China Is Behind The Global Luxury Slowdown
Wed, Mar 26th 2025Ethiopia MPC retains key rate at 15% to tame inflation
Wed, Mar 26th 2025
The Kimberley Process: The only demonstrable vehicle of collaborative efficacy in the diamond industry’s global fight against conflict diamonds
Tue, Mar 25th 2025South African rand firms as markets await leading indicator data
Tue, Mar 25th 2025China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump’s trade plans
Tue, Mar 25th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on March 25
Tue, Mar 25th 2025
South African rand firms as markets await US tariff clarity
Mon, Mar 24th 2025South African central bank governor’s comments on rate decision
Thu, Mar 20th 2025South African rand weakens as interest rate held steady as expected
Thu, Mar 20th 2025
Alexforbes sees surge in savings pot claims
Thu, Mar 20th 2025Economists predict SARB to keep benchmark interest rate at 7.5%
Thu, Mar 20th 2025
China markets are set to outperform Wall Street as U.S. exceptionalism comes to a pause
Wed, Mar 19th 2025South Africa inflation steady, central bank seen holding rates
Wed, Mar 19th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on March 18
Tue, Mar 18th 2025
H-1B Visa Debate: Are Foreign Workers Taking American Tech Jobs?
Mon, Mar 17th 2025Will Nigeria's parliament finalise tax reform bills this week?
Mon, Mar 17th 2025
Safe-haven gold rises above $3,000 for the first time
Fri, Mar 14th 2025UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January
Fri, Mar 14th 2025
Standard Bank’s annual profit rises, forecasts growth in medium term
Thu, Mar 13th 2025The Kimberley Process: An Illusion of Ethics?
Thu, Mar 13th 2025S.Africa's 2025 budget: Tax industry reaction
Thu, Mar 13th 2025
S.Africa rand weakens as budget disagreements remain
Wed, Mar 12th 2025South Africa’s DA party says budget puts future of government at risk
Wed, Mar 12th 2025SA Budget 2025: Expert Analysis & Key Takeaways
Wed, Mar 12th 2025
We ‘must act’: Europe retaliates against Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Wed, Mar 12th 2025Reparatory Justice and Africa’s Emancipation
Wed, Mar 12th 2025Macro factors behind stagnation in Kenya's excise tax receipts
Wed, Mar 12th 2025South African markets on edge before budget showdown
Wed, Mar 12th 2025
How the CEO of one Asia’s largest healthcare providers is expanding despite medical inflation
Wed, Mar 12th 2025
Bitcoin falls as much as 6.5% as volatility continues after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan
Mon, Mar 10th 2025Ghana’s growth slows in fourth quarter of 2024
Mon, Mar 10th 2025Impact of Rwanda’s nex tax measures on economic growth
Mon, Mar 10th 2025
How Facebook Marketplace Amassed More Shoppers Than Amazon
Thu, Mar 6th 2025Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump’s tariffs and a German ‘paradigm shift’
Thu, Mar 6th 2025South African lender FirstRand posts 10% rise in earnings
Thu, Mar 6th 2025
Mexico president says retaliatory tariffs coming Sunday
Tue, Mar 4th 2025South Africa sees modest Q4 growth on recovery in agriculture
Tue, Mar 4th 2025
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
Mon, Mar 3rd 2025
South Africa inflation edges up in first release since basket update
Wed, Feb 26th 2025
South African rand firms ahead of data-packed week
Mon, Feb 24th 2025Equities investors digest impact of MPC decision
Fri, Feb 21st 2025Investors sustain interest in T-bills
Fri, Feb 21st 2025
China is likely to cut its benchmark policy rate next month, economists say, after PBOC keeps LPR steady
Fri, Feb 21st 2025
Analysts: Nigeria rate hold reflects orthodox approach to growth
Thu, Feb 20th 2025Nigeria MPC leaves MPR at 27.5%, other key parameters unchanged
Thu, Feb 20th 2025Analysts: Nigeria MPC to remain cautious following CPI rebasing
Thu, Feb 20th 2025
DMO conducts ₦700bn T-bills auction
Wed, Feb 19th 2025UK inflation leaps to higher-than-expected 3% in January
Wed, Feb 19th 2025
China’s Xi speaks to entrepreneurs in a rare meeting, signaling support for private sector
Mon, Feb 17th 2025
Meristem expects bullish outlook for equities in February
Fri, Feb 14th 2025Nigerian lawmakers pass increased budget of $36.6 billion for 2025
Thu, Feb 13th 2025Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation
Thu, Feb 13th 2025
Namibia central bank cuts key rate for fourth meeting in a row
Wed, Feb 12th 2025Zambia central bank raises key rate again as inflation above target
Wed, Feb 12th 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on Feb 11
Tue, Feb 11th 2025Enthusiasm over Trump and AI appears to be waning
Mon, Feb 10th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on Feb 10
Mon, Feb 10th 2025
Uganda holds key rate, says near-term inflation looks well-contained
Thu, Feb 6th 2025South African Markets – Factors to watch on February 6
Thu, Feb 6th 2025
StanChart picks former South African bank boss Ramos as new chair
Tue, Feb 4th 2025‘I don’t want to die’: Trump’s aid plans raise fear in Africa
Tue, Feb 4th 2025
South African rand stable ahead of rate decision
Thu, Jan 30th 2025South African Markets – Factors to watch on Jan 30
Thu, Jan 30th 2025South African statistics agency updates its inflation basket
Tue, Jan 28th 2025
Dimon, Dalio, Lagarde and more: Top CEOs and policymakers on what’s next for markets
Mon, Jan 27th 2025China PMI surprises as factory activity contracts in January; December industrial profits jump
Mon, Jan 27th 2025South African rand weakens ahead of data-filled week
Mon, Jan 27th 2025South African rand rallies against weaker dollar, US Fed rates in focus
Fri, Jan 24th 2025
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: A slowing economy hasn’t dimmed India’s allure at Davos
Thu, Jan 23rd 2025
Renewable giants shrug off Trump’s anti-wind policies: ‘Electrification is absolutely unstoppable’
Wed, Jan 22nd 2025
China’s fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in
Fri, Jan 17th 2025
The BRICS bloc is growing — and Trump’s tariff threat isn’t expected to put off aspiring members
Fri, Jan 17th 2025South African rand, stocks surge after US consumer inflation data
Thu, Jan 16th 2025China’s slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here’s how the country plans to boost growth
Thu, Jan 16th 2025UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in November, below expectations
Thu, Jan 16th 2025
China’s imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom
Mon, Jan 13th 2025
Uganda’s central bank changes policy rate meetings to quarterly
Mon, Jan 6th 2025Several commodities face headwinds in 2025 — but this metal’s record rally is set to continue
Mon, Jan 6th 2025South African Markets – Factors to watch on Dec 20
Fri, Dec 20th 2024
Ethiopia passes law allowing foreign banks to operate
Tue, Dec 17th 2024South African rand weakens ahead of Fed decision
Tue, Dec 17th 2024South African Markets – Factors to watch on Dec 17
Tue, Dec 17th 2024
The CPI report Wednesday is expected to show that progress on inflation has hit a wall
Wed, Dec 11th 2024African Markets – Factors to watch on Dec 10
Tue, Dec 10th 2024Motor racing-Verstappen to serve swearing penalty in Rwanda
Mon, Dec 9th 2024
Zimbabwe central bank keeps policy rate at 35%
Wed, Dec 4th 2024SA Inc needs more gutsy decisions from policymakers
Mon, Dec 2nd 2024South African Markets – Factors to watch on Dec 2
Mon, Dec 2nd 2024
Who are the main candidates in Ghana’s presidential election?
Fri, Nov 29th 2024South African Markets -Factors to watch on Nov 29
Fri, Nov 29th 2024South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
Fri, Nov 29th 2024
South African rand stable ahead of producer inflation data and central bank review
Thu, Nov 28th 2024
Analysts: 25bps MPR hike signals likely end to MPC’s tightening cycle
Tue, Nov 26th 2024Nigeria MPC raises MPR by 25bps to 27.5% (Full Speech)
Tue, Nov 26th 2024Nigeria’s central bank delivers sixth rate hike this year
Tue, Nov 26th 2024
South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what’s possible for offshore wind power projects
Sun, Nov 24th 2024Parthian: Nigeria MPC likely to raise MPR by 25bps
Sat, Nov 23rd 2024South African central bank trims key rate but stresses tough backdrop
Thu, Nov 21st 2024SARB cuts interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% (full speech)
Thu, Nov 21st 2024
China’s vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has ‘benefited’ the city
Tue, Nov 19th 2024South African rand firms on S&P outlook upgrade
Mon, Nov 18th 2024South African rand firms as dollar rally cools; S&P review due
Fri, Nov 15th 2024
African Markets – Factors to watch on Nov 14
Thu, Nov 14th 2024The World Bank and other IFIs should get serious about climate adaptation in low-income countries
Wed, Nov 13th 2024South African Markets – Factors to watch on Nov 12
Tue, Nov 12th 2024
China’s factory activity expands for the first time since April, official survey shows
Thu, Oct 31st 2024South Africa sees wider deficits, higher debt in budget review
Wed, Oct 30th 2024
Britain’s Labour government to deliver debut Budget this week, settling weeks of uncertainty
Mon, Oct 28th 2024
South African rand softer; focus on mid-term budget next week
Fri, Oct 25th 2024As Inflation Recedes, Global Economy Needs Policy Triple Pivot
Wed, Oct 23rd 2024
IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate
Tue, Oct 15th 2024China’s exports and imports grew far less than expected in September
Mon, Oct 14th 2024
China’s ‘whatever it takes’ moment? Investors hope for hundreds of billions in new stimulus
Fri, Oct 11th 2024
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts government reset less than 100 days into office
Tue, Oct 8th 2024Ghana says bondholders have signed off on $13 bln debt overhaul
Thu, Oct 3rd 2024Ghana central bank slashes key rate as inflation outlook improves
Fri, Sep 27th 2024
China’s Xi and top leaders call for halting real estate decline, responding to public concerns
Fri, Sep 27th 2024
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
Thu, Sep 19th 2024
African Markets – Factors to watch on Sept 18
Wed, Sep 18th 2024What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
Wed, Sep 18th 2024
Uganda cuts key rate as shilling recovery helps inflation outlook
Wed, Aug 7th 2024World Bank approves $1.5 billion in financing for Ethiopia
Wed, Jul 31st 2024Why The U.S. Has The Oldest Politicians In The World
Tue, Jul 30th 2024
China faces economic headwinds as it grapples with an aging — and shrinking — population
Thu, Jul 4th 2024South African markets cheer Ramaphosa’s ‘business friendly’ cabinet
Mon, Jul 1st 2024
Investors cautiously optimistic S.Africa’s new government can deliver growth-friendly reforms
Wed, Jun 19th 2024
African Markets – Factors to watch on June 14
Fri, Jun 14th 2024Kenya budget sees deficit at 3.3%, seeks to protect economic recovery
Thu, Jun 13th 2024
It is time for our politicians to put South Africa first
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024African Markets – Factors to watch on May 31
Fri, May 31st 2024
More than 100 business leaders including Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales sign open letter backing Britain’s center-left opposition
Tue, May 28th 2024
South Africa’s president signs major health bill just before election
Wed, May 15th 2024Key issues for South African voters in wide open 2024 election
Mon, May 13th 2024OECD upgrades global growth outlook as U.S. outperforms
Thu, May 2nd 2024
S.Africa contingency reserves won’t be spent on Eskom, Transnet, finance minister says
Thu, Apr 18th 2024
SA Bond note: the deteriorated bond values persist as SA heads into the Budget on 21st February
Thu, Feb 1st 2024Kenya central bank tries to stabilise shilling with big rate hike
Tue, Dec 5th 2023Moody’s cut China’s credit outlook to negative on rising debt risks
Tue, Dec 5th 2023
Stocks rise, FX tepid ahead of Fed rate decision
Mon, Oct 30th 2023
Senegal, one of Africa’s bastions of stability, faces its gravest threat of unrest in decades
Wed, Jun 7th 2023
South Africa to take on Eskom debt in stages
Thu, Jan 12th 2023World Bank to vastly expand lending capacity to fight climate change
Wed, Jan 4th 2023
South Africa aims to raise around $41 billion in markets this year – finance minister
Tue, Feb 1st 2022Nigeria to amend oil law to extend petrol subsidies
Wed, Jan 26th 2022Gauteng Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: The Key Takeaways
Fri, Dec 10th 2021
A Just Transition for Africa: Championing a Fair and Prosperous Pathway to Net Zero
Thu, Oct 14th 2021What to expect from Finmin Godongwana’s medium-term budget
Thu, Sep 16th 2021DIARY-Political and General News Events from June 8
Tue, Jun 8th 2021
#GPMTBPS: MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko delivers the 2020 Gauteng Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Fri, Nov 20th 2020#GPMTBPS: MEC Mamabolo on how Gauteng is empowering local entrepreneurs through Infrastructure projects
Thu, Nov 19th 2020Post #MTBPS2020 analysis: Tracking business & market reaction to Mboweni’s #midtermbudget speech
Wed, Oct 28th 2020SA finmin Mboweni delivers the 2020 #MTBPS (Full speech)
Wed, Oct 28th 2020
Coronavirus updates: China reports 8 new cases, wife of Canadian PM tests positive
Fri, Mar 13th 2020Moody’s rates SA’s #Budget2020, warns risks remain skewed toward a higher debt path
Thu, Feb 27th 2020#Budget2020: SA’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s full speech
Wed, Feb 26th 2020Gauteng MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko presents 2019/20 #GPMTBPS (full speech)
Mon, Dec 2nd 2019
What’s holding back South Africa’s economy?
Fri, Nov 1st 2019Post #MTBPS2019 analysis: Finding solutions to SA’s debt crisis
Wed, Oct 30th 2019
Post #MTBPS2019 analysis: Business react to finmin Mboweni’s #midtermbudget speech
Wed, Oct 30th 2019
Post #MTBPS2019 analysis: Key takeaways from finmin Mboweni’s #midtermbudget speech
Wed, Oct 30th 2019
Here’s what finmin Mboweni’s MTBPS should address to revive the economy
Tue, Oct 29th 2019#Budget2019 | Tax changes highlighted: little tax relief
Wed, Feb 20th 2019SA’s #MTBPS2018: These are the tax changes government is warning of
Wed, Oct 24th 2018#MTBPS2018: A look at SA Finmin Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Wed, Oct 24th 2018SA #Budget2018: A tax on the wealthy, and smartphones
Wed, Feb 21st 2018SA’s #Budget2018 tax changes highlighted: VAT to increase
Wed, Feb 21st 2018#Budget2018 needs to be tougher than what SA has seen in the recent past
Tue, Feb 20th 2018SA’s $8bn problem if local debt is downgraded
Fri, Nov 24th 2017SARB wary as risks remain: FNB
Thu, Nov 23rd 2017Moody’s warns South Africa: Medium-Term Budget Signals Credit-Negative Change in Policy Direction
Mon, Oct 30th 2017Gigaba’s mid-term budget points to Zuma’s mismanagement of economy – DA
Thu, Oct 26th 2017SA Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba delivers mid-term budget (Full speech)
Thu, Oct 26th 2017More than 30 million S.Ans live on less than R1000-MTBPS
Wed, Oct 25th 2017What’s at stake for South Africans in the mid-term budget
Tue, Oct 24th 2017SA’s 2017 MTBPS: A fixed income perspective
Tue, Oct 24th 2017This is what SA’s FinMin Gigaba needs to consider when he gives his maiden medium term budget policy statement
Mon, Oct 23rd 2017South Africa’s September CPI temporarily breaches the 5% level
Wed, Oct 18th 2017Where is South Africa going and what does it mean for markets?
Wed, Apr 12th 2017South Africa is on a cliff edge – just as it was in 1985
Tue, Apr 4th 2017S.Africa's FinMin Gordhan sees difficult political year for ruling party
Tue, Feb 21st 2017Tax predictions for S.A's Budget 2017
Fri, Feb 17th 2017West African CFA franc zone to see strong growth – IMF
Fri, Feb 17th 2017