Tagged: Budget
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Economy
Central bank cuts policy rate, easing borrowing costs
The quarterly review lowered the policy rate. Bankers expect credit demand to pick up over the coming months.

Politics
Local budget execution lags, capital spending well below target
Halfway through the fiscal year, many municipalities have spent a fraction of their capital budgets.

Economy
How inflation is measured
How consumer price indexes relate to household spending.

Economy
What a policy rate change means
How a rate decision can affect loans and savings.

Economy
Why capital spending matters
Allocating an infrastructure budget differs from spending it.

Economy
Remittances and household budgets
How money sent home affects families and local markets.

Economy
A guide to foreign exchange reserves
Why reserves matter for imports and external stability.

Economy
What to check before saving with a cooperative
Basic checks on registration, reporting and risk.

Economy
Calculating costs for a small business
How rent, labour and materials enter a price.

Economy
Why tax invoices help consumers
How receipts support proof of purchase and complaints.

Economy
Reading agricultural market prices
Why wholesale and retail prices differ.