Ceteris Paribus: VFEX and the test of aligning fundamentals

The improved exports, diaspora remittances and retention ratios meant improved supply of foreign currency in the economy
By Tinashe Duma Aug. 25, 2023

Ceteris Paribus: Resisting currency loss: ZSE counters outshining volatility

To give background, the ZSE boasted of a 112% year-to-date return in US$ terms by mid of May this year.
By Tinashe Duma Jul. 21, 2023

Ceteris Paribus: Status quo of currency depreciation magnitude

Unlike the historic command fixation of the exchange rate to enforce currency stability by the government
By Tinashe Duma Jun. 23, 2023

Ceteris Paribus: Is joining the Rand Union the solution to ZW$ crisis?

One of the main benefits is that it would provide Zimbabwe with access to a stable currency.
By Tinashe Duma Jun. 16, 2023

Forex directive triggers RBZ action

Higher levels of money supply ignite inflation surges.
By Shame Makoshori and Rugare Mubika Jun. 2, 2023

Stocks and elections

The immediate past election was held in July of 2018, and it was highly contested and violent too, which has grown common in Zimbabwe.
By Tinashe Duma Mar. 17, 2023

Little movement on parallel market

Authorities earlier warned state contractors against dumping currency on the parallel market and driving the rate southwards.
By Respect Gwenzi Feb. 24, 2023

Ceteris Paribus: Inflation over sluggish growth: A better devil?

Zimbabwe currently “boasts” of having one of the worst inflation levels in the world, flirting of an annual inflation of 255% as of November 2022.
By Tinashe Duma Dec. 16, 2022

Widening premium gap reflects market instability

The parallel market gap has widened to 36% in the latest session from a low of 15% in October.
By Respect Gwenzi Dec. 9, 2022