Economy / General

How to protect your household finances in a volatile global landscape

The Middle East conflict has sent ripples through global markets, and the impact will likely soon be felt within South African households.

Consumer confidence improved but risks could stall progress

EY warns Iran conflict threatens stagflation risk to SA’s fragile post-budget recovery

While South Africa’s fiscal outlook has shown signs of stabilisation following a credible National Budget, intensifying geopolitical conflict in the Middle East—specifically involving Iran—now poses a significant "stagflationary" threat to the domestic economy according to EY Africa Chief Economist Angelika Goliger.

February inflation relief but sharp spikes loom