Both exchanges continue to enjoy the patronage of nonresidents, who account for approximately 20 per cent of the daily turnover on both exchanges. In short, South Africa’s capital markets are broad, deep, liquid and accessible.
Positive, low and predictable inflation helps households and businesses plan their spending and investment, helps the economy grow and creates employment. We want prices that grow at a stable and sufficiently positive rate to ensure the economy does not slip into deflation and to enable businesses to adjust to economic shocks without cutting jobs or wages.