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Don’t get ahead of yourself

After an exuberant equity performance in January and a slowdown in hikes by the Fed, are things really getting better, or should we be careful? Chris Gilmour weighs in.

No relaxing into the holidays

You might be on the beach. Your boss might be on the beach. But here's the thing: the rand isn't on the beach yet. This is still a busy week of data, as TreasuryONE explores.

Was Powell right about inflation?

Powell was right about some elements of inflation and its transitory nature. Chris Gilmour unpacks these drivers and what the future holds.

Countdown to central banks

With 12 central banks due to make decisions this week, get ready for a potentially volatile few days. Of course, the Fed is the key.

Non-farm payrolls in focus again

With a recent change in the Fed's narrative and a focus on US data that has been largely negative, all eyes will be on non-farm payrolls this week.

Rand rallies on stronger Euro but Fed could change that

TreasuryONE summarises the global context to the Fed's decision to hike rates by 75 basis points.

The Fed shows its hand

Despite the public holidays, there's been plenty going on. After a Fed hike and ECB emergency meeting, all eyes are on Powell's Congress testimony on Wednesday.

Swimming in a sea of red

The short-term picture for the rand is concerning to say the least. The Fed press conference is critical.