Frederick Mitchell
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Navigating the commodity boom: South Africa’s 2026 budget forecast
South Africa’s upcoming budget faces challenges amid a commodity price surge; fiscal discipline and tax reform are crucial for sustainable growth.
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A case for lowering interest rates
As the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) gears up for its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on 29 January, the prospect of a 25-basis point reduction in the repo…
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South Africa is at risked of being SWIFTed by the banking system
The potential loss of access to the SWIFT payment system poses a profound threat to South Africa’s economy, with repercussions that could undermine both our national stability and future growth…
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South Africa’s interest rate dilemma amidst global trade winds
As global trade tensions escalate, particularly with the looming imposition of a 30% tariff on South African exports to the United States, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) finds its…
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The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on South Africa’s economy
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East has once again highlighted the fragility of global markets and the interconnectedness of geopolitical tensions with South Africa’s economic…
