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Treasury will likely meet its fiscal targets in Medium-Term Budget despite pressures, says Old Mutual Investment Group

Treasury will likely meet its fiscal targets in Medium-Term Budget despite pressures, says Old Mutual Investment Group

24 October 2016

While the economy undeniably remains in a vulnerable position, the overall economic environment has shown signs of improvement from earlier this year.

The fraying of the thin tight rope

The fraying of the thin tight rope

24 October 2016

The South African economy is facing a crucial period; a period that many feel will see the frailty of government policy and a downgrade to junk status a reality rather than a possibility.

Good budget necessary but not sufficient to avert a downgrade

Good budget necessary but not sufficient to avert a downgrade

20 October 2016

When Standard & Poors gave South Africa a stay of execution in June, they cited three factors that would result in a ratings downgrade in December. First and foremost, their key long-term measure is the country’s growth rate, which would need to show improvement. On this point, growth has picked up somewhat, but not nearly as much as it could have had there been less political uncertainty.

2016 Christmas sales outlook – how will embattled households fare?

2016 Christmas sales outlook – how will embattled households fare?

20 October 2016

“Pray – for rain and much more!”

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South Africa needs to develop a stronger entrepreneurial culture to drive economic activity

South Africa needs to develop a stronger entrepreneurial culture to drive economic activity

18 October 2016
Euler Hermes: South African companies ready for a second wind

Euler Hermes: South African companies ready for a second wind

13 October 2016
SA economic transactions weaken in September

SA economic transactions weaken in September

13 October 2016
August economic transactions confirm economy at odds

August economic transactions confirm economy at odds

12 October 2016
 The Economics of #FeesMustFall, KPMG

The Economics of #FeesMustFall, KPMG

06 October 2016
Interest rates commentary - Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group

Interest rates commentary - Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group

22 September 2016
Interest rate unchanged amid improving inflation outlook, an improved current account deficit, and a strengthening rand

Interest rate unchanged amid improving inflation outlook, an improved current account deficit, and a strengthening rand

22 September 2016
Africa’s overall growth has slowed but new research shows long-term fundamentals are strong and there are big business opportunities ahead.

Africa’s overall growth has slowed but new research shows long-term fundamentals are strong and there are big business opportunities ahead.

16 September 2016