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Growth in credit demand by South Africa's private sector has slowed to 7.79% year-on-year in March from 7.88% in February, Reserve Bank data shows.
Growth in credit demand by South Afric's private sector accelerated more-than-expected to 8.31% year-on-year in May compared with a 7.33% rise in April.
The Reserve Bank's leading indicator slipped 1.5% in April compared with March, mainly because of a business confidence drop and the M1 money supply growth rate.
Growth in credit demand by South Africa’s private sector braked more than expected to 7.33% in April compared with a 9.16% rise in March, data show.
Growth in demand for credit by SA's private sector accelerated faster-than-expected to 9.16% year-on-year in March compared with a 7.92% rise in February.
Growth in credit demand by SA's private sector quickened to 7.92% year-on-year in February compared with a 7.33% rise in January, data shows.
Growth in credit demand by SA's private sector rose to 7.33% year-on-year in January compared with a downwardly revised 6.14% rise in December.
China's banks ratcheted up lending in the last month of 2011 on the back of stronger money supply, reinforcing perceptions that the central bank is gently easing policy.
Growth in credit demand by South Africa's private sector hit 6.22% year-on-year in November from a 5.52% rise in October, Reserve Bank data show.
Private sector credit demand in October was up but fell short of expectations at 5.52% year-on-year, according to central bank data.
The take-up of credit by SA's private sector was down marginally in March, according to Reserve Bank data.
Bonds are weaker on the back of comments by Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus regarding inflation, as well as a weaker-than-expected credit extension number.
SA bonds are firmer on the back of a steady local currency.
The rand and bond yields have held steady after credit and money supply data came in line with expectations.
Credit extension to the private sector has gained momentum, new figures show.
