For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.

Springall expressed particular concern for savers: “Since the start of this year, more than two thirds (70%) of savings providers have cut their rates. Any delay in further interest rate cuts by the ...

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that inflation was on course to meet the bank's new target of 3% in 2026 as prices remained ...