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What if SA debt is downgraded to junk?

What if SA debt is downgraded to junk?

01 March 2016

According to Arthur Kamp, Investment Economist at Sanlam Investments, the South African economy is in a downswing (at the very least a growth recession) and is experiencing its slowest income growth since the past recession. This, among other factors, places SA at risk of a credit downgrade. What will happen to your portfolio should rating agencies act on their concerns and downgrade SA debt to sub-investment grade?

Economic and market snapshot for February 2016

Economic and market snapshot for February 2016

01 March 2016

Global economic developments.

Income and pensions still beat inflation, for now

Income and pensions still beat inflation, for now

01 March 2016

While the South African economic outlook for 2016 is bearish, banked incomes are still telling a positive story.

4Q15 Labour Force Survey - SA job market remains weak

4Q15 Labour Force Survey - SA job market remains weak

26 February 2016

According to Stats SA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), total unemployment increased by 284 000 to 5.2 million over the course of 2015.

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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

Higher food prices push headline CPI above 6%

Higher food prices push headline CPI above 6%

18 February 2016

Inflation does not bode well for does not bode well for consumers or retailers

Inflation does not bode well for does not bode well for consumers or retailers

17 February 2016

Ten key economic indicators that SMEs should monitor

Ten key economic indicators that SMEs should monitor

16 February 2016

Comments and snippets following President Jacob Zuma’s State Of The Nation Address

Comments and snippets following President Jacob Zuma’s State Of The Nation Address

12 February 2016

SONA likely to be a damp squib for investors

SONA likely to be a damp squib for investors

11 February 2016

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