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Behind the inflation debate: What the analysts say

A sharp drop in July inflation has led economists to rethink interest rate projections

  • Vernon Wessels
  • Enzokuhle Sabela
4 min read
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CONSUMER SPENDING

A good year for Lewis, Tiger and Nampak. The rest, not so much

Listed retailers were a blight on the JSE in 2025. For the few that did well, theirs is a compelling case for caution at Mr Price HQ

  • Ann Crotty
7 min read