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Demand for credit on the rise again
New data reveals that credit continues to be accumulated at a brisk pace, possibly stoking inflation
No recession on cards for property market
The residential property market is expected to experience a relatively mild cyclical downturn
How much more are YOU paying?
Official figures show that consumers were paying an average of 15.3 percent more for their food in March than a year ago
Lifeline for debt-slaves
Recent figures released by StatsSA suggest that South African banks are becoming more lenient when it comes to chasing up loan defaulters who are struggling to keep up with their repayments.
Rand, markets wait on the Fed
The rand held its ground, clinging to nine-month lows against the dollar as the oil price stayed high and interest rate changes were expected
Insurers vying to match allure of unit trusts
Unit trusts have wrest ed a large share of premium income away from life companies in recent years, but disinvestments and surrenders are expected to balloon as the credit squeeze starts to bite
UK property looking good
Local property investors have an opportunity to invest in the UK property market as values in the short term continue to drop — by as much as 20 percent
An ambitious solution
A new housing agency will be hampered by lack of skills
Homeowners set lower asking prices
South African homeowners are now setting asking prices at about 10% below their peak and adds that the supply of houses being put up for sale has outstripped demand in the past three months, the first time this has happened in the past six years
Inflation shock fuels rate hike talk
News that inflation is back in double digits, for the first time in five years, halted a rally on the JSE yesterday.
How to choose a bank account to meet your needs
The type of account you choose to use should be the most cost-effective for you, depending on what you use the account for.
Institutional investors bring R1bn back to SA
South African institutional investors withdrew more than R1bn from off shore collective investments in the quarter through March