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Inflation declines in May

Inflation declines in May

21 June 2018

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) reported on June 20th that consumer price inflation declined from 4.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) in April to 4.4% y-o-y in May. The latest reading is in line with economists’ expectations and is comfortably within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) target range of 3%-6%. The StatsSA inflation report can be viewed here.

Emerging technology an opportunity and threat for SA youth

Emerging technology an opportunity and threat for SA youth

13 June 2018

PwC focus on youth unemployment in SA – #YouthMonth18

Business confidence retreats in the second quarter

Business confidence retreats in the second quarter

13 June 2018

After surging from 34 to 45 in the first quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) deteriorated to 39 in the second quarter of 2018. This means that close to three fifths of respondents now regard prevailing business conditions as unsatisfactory – a disappointing outcome, yet probably an accurate reflection of reality.

Pressure from all angles

Pressure from all angles

08 June 2018

The petrol pump price being at highest historical levels brings many questions to mind.

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SA economy effectively standing still since 2008

SA economy effectively standing still since 2008

05 June 2018
PPS Investments comments on the GDP Announcement

PPS Investments comments on the GDP Announcement

05 June 2018
Fuel hike puts further pressure on consumers and agriculture sector

Fuel hike puts further pressure on consumers and agriculture sector

05 June 2018
South Africa foreign and local currency ratings affirmed at 'BB' And 'BB+'; Outlook stable

South Africa foreign and local currency ratings affirmed at 'BB' And 'BB+'; Outlook stable

28 May 2018
Repo on hold for now, but higher interest rates expected by year-end already

Repo on hold for now, but higher interest rates expected by year-end already

25 May 2018
Is it the end of the interest rate cutting cycle

Is it the end of the interest rate cutting cycle

25 May 2018
Inflation climbs in April after VAT increase

Inflation climbs in April after VAT increase

23 May 2018
Consecutive fuel price hikes may hit consumers hardest

Consecutive fuel price hikes may hit consumers hardest

02 May 2018