

Markets are pricing in a higher chance of an interest cut this week, though consensus is still tilted toward a hold.
According to Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, markets are pricing in a 44% chance that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut rates by 25 basis points on Thursday (29 January).
While this is still below the 50% tilt—meaning views are still that there is a 56% chance of a hold—it reflects a significant shift…
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Fun South African Fact: Despite the country’s status as a democratic republic, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal has a monarchy, specially provided for by the Constitution. Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu is the King of the Zulu Nation, has 27 kids and 6 wives and lives, literally, like a King!
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Sweden: You have two cows. You offer them to the government, who gives everybody milk.