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South Africa’s possible 25 basis point rate hike and CPI reading expected at 4.9% put interest rates and inflation firmly in the spotlight, and that can shift the ground under many JSE stocks. Higher borrowing costs, rising fuel prices and pressure on household budgets often help some companies while squeezing others. This article unpacks how…

Truworths stock reflects a period of relative stability as the South African fashion and lifestyle retailer Truworths International Ltd. (ISIN ZAE000007530) continues to emphasize profitability, tight cost control, and disciplined expansion in its recent reporting cycle. The group, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, reports its performance to investors through regular updates, with the latest…

South Africa’s inflation story is shifting again, with June CPI expected around 4.6% to 4.7% as fuel costs bite and petrol filters through to transport, food logistics and sentiment about where prices go next. At the same time, weak consumer spending makes it harder for many companies to pass on higher costs. That mix of…

China’s push to build an electric SUV that could beat Tesla’s Model Y on both price and technology puts Xpeng at the center of a fresh wave of competition, especially in Europe. With the new L03 SUV priced below the Model Y, European manufacturing expansion on the table, and autonomous driving software planned for 2027,…