South African Central Bank Holds Rates in Shadow of Election

South Africa’s central bank left borrowing costs unchanged, delivering the widely expected verdict one day after the nation held pivotal elections.

BNN BloombergMay 30 08:37

South African Rand Loss Deepens as Producer Prices and Election Uncertainty Weigh

The South African rand fell further into the red during early European trade as producer price growth was said to have increased while early election results and uncertainty over the shape of a future government appeared to weigh on the currency.

MT NewswiresMay 30 04:58

South Africa to Stay Course on Rates Amid Election Noise

South Africa’s central bank is set to leave interest rates unchanged, staying the course in the inflation fight amid political uncertainty one day after the country’s tightest election in 30 years.

BNN BloombergMay 30 00:55

Rand on Razor's Edge as South Africans Vote in Pivotal Election

The rand will be one of the few South African assets trading through the country’s general election Wednesday, as investor optimism that drove a five-week rally gives way to caution over the risk of a surprise outcome.

BNN BloombergMay 29 01:22

Godongwana Says to Stay as S. Africa Finance Minister If Asked

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he is prepared to stay in his current role after the election and urged the country to choose stability over “chaos” by voting for the African National Congress.

BNN BloombergMay 28 03:52

Hong Kong's April CPI 1.1% YoY

Glonghui, May 23 | Hong Kong's consolidated CPI for April was 1.1% per annum, expected to be 2.00%, compared with the previous value of 2.00%.

Gelonghui FinanceMay 23 03:33