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No relief in sight for consumers as Nene brings bad news

30 October 2014

The South African economy has been under severe pressure for a number of years. While other developing markets are achieving economic growth of close to 6%, South Africa has to be content with growth of close to 2%, possibly even 3% if all the pieces fall correctly into place.

The Momentum / UNISA Household Wealth Index 2nd Quarter 2014

23 October 2014

The value of South African households’ net wealth increased strongly in the second quarter of 2014 (Q2 2014) despite lacklustre domestic economic growth. According to the Momentum/UNISA Household Wealth Index, South African households’ net wealth increased by 36.4% on a quarter on quarter seasonally adjusted and annualised basis (QoQSAA) during Q2 2014. Compared to a year ago (Q2 2013), South African household net wealth was 22.4% higher.

Mini-budget preview: Fiscal sustainability a challenge against a weaker growth backdrop

20 October 2014

Economic conditions, both globally and locally, have deteriorated since National Treasury last published their real GDP growth projections for South Africa of 2.7% in 2014 and 3.2% in 2015.

Macro Digest: The mood sours

13 October 2014

• Excessively low inflation problematic for risk assets • ECB, BoJ & Fed showing different degrees of ineptitude • Yellen is much more dovish than folk realise

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Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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