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PPS Investments : CPI for February 2024

20 March 2024

February 2024 saw a notable increase in consumer price inflation, reaching 5.6% year-on-year, up from January's 5.3%.

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

07 March 2024

Despite massive challenges, South Africa’s economy managed to expand by 0.6% in 2023. With a rebound of 0.1% q/q in the final quarter of 2023, South Africa (SA) avoided a technical recession.

A masterclass in budget commentary

07 March 2024

The song that springs to mind when listening to recent posturing over South Africa’s short- to mid-term economic and political prospects was penned by Chris Rea, way back in 1989. Titled ‘The Road to Hell’ the song offers insights into the path South Africa finds itself on circa 2024. Rea sings about straying upon a motorway to hell, ending his ditty with a morbid couplet: “this ain’t no upwardly mobile freeway, oh no, this is the road to hell”.

PPS Investments: SA Q4 2023 GDP

06 March 2024

South Africa narrowly averted a technical recession as real GDP increased by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2023, after a decline of 0.2% in the third quarter. This resulted in an annual real GDP increase of 0.6% for the calendar year, down from the 1.9% increase recorded in 2022.

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A tough start to 2024 with another fuel hike on the cards

05 March 2024

From downturn to rebound: Johann Els expects South Africa's economic recovery in Q4

04 March 2024

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

29 February 2024

Economic woes leave financial advice pros feeling woozy

29 February 2024

Strategic planning and enhanced efficiencies are the antidotes SA farmers need to rising costs

28 February 2024

SA Government needs to go beyond snapshots

12 February 2024

Unchanged rates decision expected to be mildly positive for commercial property and mortgage demand

25 January 2024

MPC reaction from EY's Africa Chief Economist, only mild easing expected in H2