Friday, July 17, 2026

Economy

Financial regulator is investigating PIC

FSCA Launches Investigation into Public Investment Corporation Amid Leadership Turmoil The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced on Tuesday...
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The BIS warns that the Hormuz shock threatens global growth despite easing tensions

Story audio is generated using AI Global Economic Outlook Amid Energy Supply Shocks and AI‑Driven Growth The historic closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited...

Producer inflation is surging, suggesting another rate hike is inevitable

South Africa’s Producer Inflation Surges, Signaling Further Rate Hikes The Reserve Bank of South Africa’s latest producer price index (PPI) data shows a sharp acceleration...

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Inflation expectations as a guide for the next interest rate call

South Africa’s Inflation Outlook and Economic Indicators – Q2 2026 The second‑quarter 2026 inflation expectations survey from the Bureau for Economic Research...

Consumer confidence falls as Iran conflict hits households

South African Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply in Q2 2024 The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index shows a notable decline, falling from –7 in the first...

The BIS says stablecoins do not count as money and threaten global financial integrity

Stablecoins and the Future of Money: BIS Insights and South African Perspectives The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) continues to monitor how digital innovations reshape...

Sarb targets money laundering in its fight against offshore payments

South African Reserve Bank Moves to Regulate Cross‑Border Payment Intermediaries The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has released a draft policy aimed at tightening oversight...

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