Sharply lower volatility boosts investment and makes inflation forecasting easier

It’s going to be a long year trying to maintain the shift in SA’s mood

Recent wins and positive mood risk eroding the patience we need to solve big problems

The medium-term budget is likely about cutting some expenditure to optimise priorities

SA’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s greylist is unlikely to spur immediate growth, but the easing of frictional costs is good news