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Global economic perspective: April

30 April 2015

Perspective from the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group.

Currency depreciation is Having mixed effects on Latin American Economies

22 April 2015

The perception among investors that the US economy will outperform other economies in the coming months has caused an appreciation of the US dollar against other currencies. In Latin America this is no different, but a second factor is at play, this region is a major producer of commodities. Trade within the main Latin American countries has been hit by lower international commodity prices.

Can the SA economy grow at 2% this year?

22 April 2015

While it is easy to look at global developments and blame them for our woes, the truth is that most of our current problems are all of our own making. And consequently we are condemning ourselves to an also-ran status as other emerging markets – including some on the African continent – usurp our position.

March BETI may predict increasing inflation trend

15 April 2015

A decline in the March 2015 BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) against February’s report, shows the volatile nature of South African economic activity. The average nominal value per transaction via the South African banking system increased year-on-year by 11.3%, the highest percentage since August 2004. This could indicate underlying inflationary pressure felt by the South African economy.

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