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Higher food prices push headline CPI above 6%

18 February 2016

Headline inflation surprises to the upside after a lengthy period of undershooting expectations.

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

17 February 2016

January 2016 inflation jumped to a worse than expected 6.2% y/y, up from December’s 5.2% y/y as the lower base of last year begins to take hold. The month-on-month number grew 0.8% in a clear sign that pass-through effects are accelerating.

Ten key economic indicators that SMEs should monitor

16 February 2016

As the country struggles to meet its growth targets, small businesses will once again be put in the spotlight since they will be the hardest hit should South Africa fall into recession.

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

12 February 2016

Key executives from Grant Thornton South Africa, provide commentary and snippets following President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address this evening, Thursday 11 February 2016:

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