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Economic Comment by Luke Doig, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation

Economic Comment by Luke Doig, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation

15 March 2016

As the economy slowly loses traction, the risk of payment defaults is spiking at the rate last recorded in 2009.

SA businesses facing increased uncertainty

SA businesses facing increased uncertainty

14 March 2016

The Global Economic Conditions Survey (produced by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) revealed that global firms remained gloomy about their prospects in 4Q15.

February is up, but not a game-changer

February is up, but not a game-changer

09 March 2016

Last month’s BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) shows that February was a good month for the economy, but is likely to be an exception in an expected overall downward trend.

Business confidence stable at a low level

Business confidence stable at a low level

09 March 2016

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) was unchanged at 36 in the first quarter of 2016. This means that around two thirds of the 1750 respondents surveyed remained unsatisfied with business conditions early in the year.

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Europe liquidations lower 2015

Europe liquidations lower 2015

02 March 2016
What if SA debt is downgraded to junk?

What if SA debt is downgraded to junk?

01 March 2016
Economic and market snapshot for February 2016

Economic and market snapshot for February 2016

01 March 2016
Income and pensions still beat inflation, for now

Income and pensions still beat inflation, for now

01 March 2016
4Q15 Labour Force Survey - SA job market remains weak

4Q15 Labour Force Survey - SA job market remains weak

26 February 2016
South Africa ratings not immediately affected by announced 2016 Budget

South Africa ratings not immediately affected by announced 2016 Budget

26 February 2016
Turning the household savings deficit around

Turning the household savings deficit around

19 February 2016
Chances of SA turnaround are rising, but it will take increased Business/Government engagement, says Old Mutual

Chances of SA turnaround are rising, but it will take increased Business/Government engagement, says Old Mutual

18 February 2016