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Fuel price cut dampens August 2015 CPI print

Fuel price cut dampens August 2015 CPI print

23 September 2015

Headline inflation surprised the market yet again to the downside, printing at 4.6% y/y in August from 5.0% y/y in July.

Pension increases keep beating inflation

Pension increases keep beating inflation

23 September 2015

Pensioner cohort grows along with their influence on the economy.

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.

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SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

SA could slip into technical recession in 2015

25 August 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 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