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MAMOKETE LIJANE: Stage is set for significant drop in interest rates
With inflation reined in, the Reserve Bank has been running policy too tight
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Sustained growth hinges on power production
Reforms ease electricity constraints but sustaining economic momentum is challenging
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Dark history, but gold could play a role in bailing SA out of a difficult spot
At $4,000/oz it will support the fiscus, stabilise the economy and anchor asset prices in the months ahead
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Precious metals offer hope for economy
More room will open for Reserve Bank to cut rates if prices rise further
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Too late now to turn back the clock on 3% inflation target
Failure of Treasury and Reserve Bank to align on this issue is concerning
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Cutting to the chase: SA’s three big issues for investment
Global investors typically compare SA with other emerging markets, and in the peer group SA is a growth laggard
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Iran-Israel war adds uncertainty to rates, rand outlook
Stagflationary oil shock will pummel the local economy
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Why inflation target should be lowered despite Treasury’s reticence
There are costs associated with running inflation high, and SA should arguably not pay it for another half a decade if it can help it
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Easing is needed as keeping rates policy tight makes little sense
Traders are betting Reserve Bank will cut interest rates in next two meetings
MAMOKETE LIJANE: US monetary crisis could have knock-on effect on all countries
Global investors and sovereigns cannot quickly and cheaply replace the dollar monetary system
