Below we have compiled a list of economic and business stories you need to know for the week ahead.
(Anadolu Agency) – This year will see the highest-ever business participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with more than 370 public figures, more than 1,500 business leaders and 90 innovators… READ MORE
Reserve Bank interest rate forecasts for 2023 – more pain ahead
(Daily Investor) – The country’s top economists have predicted that the Reserve Bank will continue to increase the benchmark interest rate at the beginning of 2023 when it meets for its first monetary policy committee meeting of the year next week… READ MORE
December inflation numbers due this week
(Business Day) – Statistics South Africa will publish the December consumer price index data on Wednesday. Inflation grew slower than expected in November, which raised optimism that the Reserve Bank would slow its interest rate hikes at its next meeting… READ MORE
Inflation Expectations Climb Before South African Rate Decision
(Bloomberg) – SA inflation expectations rose for the next two years, which has reaffirmed predictions that the Reserve Bank will continue with its aggressive interest rate hiking cycle… READ MORE
