ARTICLES RELATING TO GILL MARCUS

Gigaba speaks out on cadre deployment

2013-05-08 14:07

Cadre deployment to top posts at parastatals is acceptable only if the individuals are skilled for the positions, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Analysts: No rate hikes soon

2013-03-20 19:48

The SA Reserve Bank's concern about growth and consumer growth in particular shows that interest rate hikes are just not possible, economists say.

Why interest rates are staying at 5%

2013-03-20 12:46

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has cited a few upside risks to inflation and the growth outlook that influenced the bank's decision on interest rates.

Marcus remarks show inflation is winning

2013-03-08 14:20

Analysts view Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus's comments on the rand as a soft form of intervention as well as part of a more open communications style.

Rates on hold at 5%

2013-01-24 15:21

The South African Reserve Bank has left its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.0%, despite inflationary and other risks.

Marcus: High wage deals come at a cost

2012-11-28 13:00

Unions must realise that getting higher wages for workers could be at the cost of jobs, Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus told Numsa delegates.

Expert: Marcus begins first real test

2012-11-23 07:59

Is Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus a 60/40% or a 40/60% inflation vs growth targeter? The real test of this has now begun, says an expert.

Marcus: Madiba excited about new notes

2012-11-06 09:35

Former president Nelson Mandela is excited about the new banknotes bearing his image which have gone into circulation, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Marcus: Huge trust in SA banks

2012-10-10 15:04

South Africa's banking system is in a stable condition amid a worldwide distrust of finance institutions, says SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Rand recovers on Marcus' comments

2012-10-02 18:59

The rand strengthened in the afternoon as traders reacted to Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus’ comments about the South African economy.

SA should adjust policy stance - Marcus

2012-10-02 18:07

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the spillovers of the global economic slowdown on SA are profound and need to be addressed to improve confidence levels.

Petrol, food prices main inflation risks

2012-09-20 16:01

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says inflation is the main reason for keeping interest rates at 5%, citing food and petrol prices as the major upside risks.

Marcus warns on joblessness

2012-08-22 09:37

South Africa is unlikely to make a significant dent in its high level of unemployment, even if the economy grows at higher rates, warns Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Rate cut surprises South Africans

2012-07-19 17:44

South Africans have been surprised and for the most part delighted by the Reserve Bank's decision to cut its interest rate for banks.

Reserve Bank cuts interest rates

2012-07-19 16:01

The SA Reserve Bank has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to five percent, says Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Sarb director pay takes slight cut

2012-07-04 12:06

The total remuneration of Reserve Bank executive directors showed a small dip to R16m for the financial year ended March 2012‚ the bank's annual report shows.

Sizeable drop in petrol price expected

2012-05-24 17:31

The Reserve Bank will maintain current interest rates, and a considerable reduction in the local petrol price is anticipated, says governor Gill Marcus.

Marcus: CPI limits chances of a rate cut

2012-05-08 08:05

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says there is little room to cut interest rates and says the bank has to be mindful of higher inflation despite the rand's volatility.

Rand weakens after Sarb holds rates

2012-03-29 15:56

The rand was down almost 1% after the Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee decided to leave the repo rate unchanged.

Rates unchanged, but next move likely up

2012-01-19 17:50

The Reserve Bank kept the repo rate flat at 5.5% but with the outlook for inflation up, the consensus is that the next rate move will be a hike.

Groepe appointed Sarb Deputy Governor

2011-12-19 17:13

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Francois Groepe as Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.

Marcus: Sarb to keep focus on inflation

2011-11-15 15:49

SA monetary policy will maintain its focus on a 3%-6% inflation target but the Reserve Bank remains sensitive to the domestic situation, says governor Gill Marcus.

Sarb suggests rate cut not ruled out

2011-10-12 16:12

The Reserve Bank has struck a dovish note, suggesting there is still a chance of a rate cut despite an unexpectedly strong showing by the manufacturing sector.

Will Marcus cut SA some slack?

2011-09-18 18:00

Consumers and businesses are hoping that Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus will reduce interest rates this week to further lower the level of indebtedness.

 

Tackle labour disputes, urges Marcus

2013-04-19 20:02

South Africa must find ways to resolve labour disputes before they undermine the economy, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Rand tanks on rates announcement

2013-03-20 16:38

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has made it clear that she would not be stepping in to stem a 9% depreciation in the rand this year.

Interest rates on hold at 5%

2013-03-20 12:18

The South African Reserve Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.0%, citing inflation and currency concerns.

Sarb nationalisation rejected

2012-11-28 16:23

A state-owned central bank will be a waste of "billions of rands", SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Marcus, rand vie for bond lead

2012-11-28 12:25

Comments by Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus and the weaker rand vied for giving the South African bond market direction in quiet midday trade.

Interest rates on hold at 5%

2012-11-22 15:19

The SA Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark interest rate at 5% at its last policy meeting of the year, as inflation concerns offset those about weak growth.

Marcus warns of vicious cycle of strikes

2012-10-11 07:47

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the wave of strikes is contributing to a "vicious cycle" of rand depreciation, slower growth and job losses.

Marcus: SA outlook deteriorating rapidly

2012-10-10 11:51
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SA's economic outlook is deteriorating rapidly and unrest in the mining and transport sector are likely to lead to job losses, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Bonds firm after Sarb comments

2012-10-02 18:52

The local bond market has firmed in late afternoon trade after Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus said policy makers should “adjust the policy stance”.

Mixed reaction to rate decision

2012-09-20 18:30

SA Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been met with a mixed reaction.

Interest rates unchanged

2012-09-20 15:21

The Reserve Bank is maintaining current interest rates, after a cut in July surprised consumers, analysts and markets.

Marcus puts lid on rate cut speculation

2012-07-27 11:25

Further monetary policy easing is not automatic‚ Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus said on speculation of a renewed interest rate easing cycle.

Marcus: Rate cut right thing to do

2012-07-19 16:21

South Africa's Reserve Bank unexpectedly cut its repo rate to a record low, citing a weak outlook for SA.

Marcus: SA has a lot going for it

2012-07-05 07:53

South Africa has great growth potential compared to most countries but people underestimate it, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Rand weakness biggest inflation risk

2012-07-04 10:29

The Reserve Bank expects inflation to stay in its 3-6% target band to the end of 2014, with the main upside risk coming from falls in the rand.

Interest rates unchanged

2012-05-24 15:29

The Reserve Bank will maintain current interest rates, says governor Gill Marcus.

Marcus: Rand intervention too costly

2012-05-04 08:09

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says it would be expensive to fight the volatility of the rand through direct intervention.

Zuma to make 'important' announcement

2012-02-10 17:28

President Jacob Zuma will make an announcement "of national importance" on Saturday, says a central bank statement.

Rand firms as rates stay on hold

2012-01-19 15:49

The rand was firmer against the dollar, after the Reserve Bank said its repo rate would stay unchanged as expected.

Marcus tops in central bankers' survey

2011-12-05 17:39

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has been voted the best central banker in Africa’s emerging and frontier markets this year in a poll done by Reuters.

Marcus: SA can't bail out eurozone

2011-10-13 09:53

South Africa is not in a position to assist the eurozone out of its debt crisis, says Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Marcus: Think before bailing out eurozone

2011-10-12 13:25

A proposal for emerging market countries to help rescue debt-stricken eurozone states needs to be looked at carefully, says Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Marcus: World close to Lehman-type moment

2011-09-28 13:11

The global economy is in a danger zone and SA would do well to reduce its dependence on EU markets, says Sarb governor Gill Marcus in a Financial Mail article.

Marcus: Rand meddling may not work

2011-09-15 08:09

There are no guarantees that strategies to weaken the rand would be effective and options are limited, says Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

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