SA may have averted technical recession in Q4 of 2023: Analysts
Analysts suggest that South Africa may have managed to avoid a technical recession.
SARB expected to hold rates steady amidst inflationary pressures
SARB expected to maintain its current repo rate of 8.25%.
Fuel significantly contributed to SA’s August’s inflation increase: Economist
An economist at Econometrix Laura Campbell says fuel contributed significantly to the 4.9% increase
Social unrest in SA will result in short-term upward inflationary pressure: Economist
Economists say the recent social unrest characterised by mass looting and vandalising of
Likely contraction in SA tourism: Economist
Chief Economist at Econometrix, Laura Campbell, has warned of a likely contraction in tourist
Economist expects inflation to rise to 3%
Absa Economist Miyelani Maluleke says he expects inflation to rise to 3% in March from 2.9% in
South Africa’s unemployment rate gets worse
South Africa’s unemployment has worsened. The figures Statistics South Africa has released for the
Inflation rate increased in May
The consumer price inflation rate has increased to 4.5% in May, from 4.4% in April 2019.
Motorists to pay more at the pump
The price of petrol is expected to hit the second highest increase level on record when it rises by
Weak economic data in fourth quarter expected: Analyst
Analysts are anticipating weak economic data in the fourth quarter 2018. This as Statistics South
Fitch not likely to downgrade SA’s rating anytime soon
Economists say rating agency Fitch is not likely to downgrade South Africa’s rating anytime soon.
Weaker Rand dampens hopes for a fuel price decrease
South African consumers may be facing tough times ahead as the weaker Rand dampens hopes for a fuel
PMI shows manufacturing sector recovering
The latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) shows the manufacturing sector is on its way to recovery