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SA economic recession warning – the August BETI

SA economic recession warning – the August BETI

09 September 2015

For the second month in a row the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) has increased when compared to a year ago, but indicates a shrinking economy both in monthly and quarterly changes.

Addressing the collapse of the Rand

Addressing the collapse of the Rand

03 September 2015

In an economy experiencing a collapsing currency, one of the ways to address the challenges is to have the necessary skills to create value.

SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

25 August 2015

SA GDP unexpectedly declined by 1.3% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) in 2Q 2015. This is the worst decline in a year and a half and it follows a 1.3% increase in 1Q 2015.

EU uncertainty is no great threat to SA trade – Grant Thornton

EU uncertainty is no great threat to SA trade – Grant Thornton

24 August 2015

The talk over the past number of weeks that finally led to Greece defaulting on its financial commitments to the IMF and thereafter adopting some vital economic reforms, are indicative of both the importance and uncertainty that surrounds the European Union. The relevance of the economic bloc and its travails to South Africa, however, is not as clear as it once used to be.

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The road less travelled – swift action needed to prevent SA’s slide towards ‘rocky road’ economy

The road less travelled – swift action needed to prevent SA’s slide towards ‘rocky road’ economy

13 August 2015
Economic comment – manufacturing recession bodes ill

Economic comment – manufacturing recession bodes ill

12 August 2015
Economic prospects

Economic prospects

03 August 2015
SA Reserve Bank follows through on its promise

SA Reserve Bank follows through on its promise

24 July 2015
SARB hikes rates to anchor inflation expectations

SARB hikes rates to anchor inflation expectations

24 July 2015
Take home salaries increasing at a slower rate

Take home salaries increasing at a slower rate

22 July 2015
Interest rate increase could make South African consumers more vulnerable

Interest rate increase could make South African consumers more vulnerable

30 June 2015
Rand not as cheap as current levels suggest

Rand not as cheap as current levels suggest

29 June 2015