insert_link Business / Economics Domestic Economy Expands 1.9 Percent in Q3 The domestic economy grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter, slightly below last year’s 2.1 percent, driven mainly by a 4.1 percent rise in the services sector. Financial services and wholesale and retail trade supported growth, reflecting continued but moderate economic momentum. Economist Almandro Jansen commented on the latest figures. today23 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed repo rate cut In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed the 25 basis point repo rate cut to 7.75-percent. Head of Sales, Bradd Bendall, says slowing inflation is fostering a more favourable lending environment, by continuing the rate-cutting trend. Bendall says the decision provides relief for homeowners burdened by rising bond costs since November 2021. BetterBond reports a 30-percent jump in home loan activity in October, signalling a property market recovery: Meanwhile, still in […] today22 November, 2024
