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Finance minister delivers remarkably market-friendly medium-term Budget, but lack of detail on Eskom debt dents credibility

27 October 2022

The Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) saw a better-than-expected market friendly fiscal statement, detailing a substantially improved fiscal situation and a significant further reduction in fiscal risk.

2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Preview

21 October 2022

National Treasury will table the 2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 26 October 2022 within a challenging global economic outlook.

PPS Investments commentary: CPI for September 2022

19 October 2022

Consumer price inflation increased by 7.5% year-on-year in September 2022, down from the 7.6% year-on-year print in the previous month. Inflation now averages 6.7% for calendar year 2022 to date which is well above the top end of the target band.

Political issues expected to affect consumer finances negatively

14 October 2022

The overall state of South African consumer finances improved slightly in the third quarter of 2022(Q3 2022). This is according to the latest Momentum-Unisa Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) which indicated that despite improvements, consumers finances remained under pressure.

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Trade surplus decrease by R7.2 billion, as loadshedding causes concerns for trade prospects

04 October 2022

Geopolitical uncertainty and high inflation take their toll on the global economy

29 September 2022

South Africa Economic Outlook

28 September 2022

Despite positive agri backdrop, farmers need to take a balanced approach when investing in their operations

27 September 2022

What are interest rates and how do they affect you?

26 September 2022

SARB’s aggressive rate hikes key to containing high inflation

23 September 2022

PPS Investments: MPC – 22 September 22

22 September 2022

MPC rate hike reaction from EY Africa Chief Economist Angelika Goliger