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SA economy- faces challenges but liquidations down

20 September 2012

South Africa’s projected GDP growth remains at 2,9% for 2012. However, this growth may not be sustainable because of the recent strike actions, especially in the mining industry.

Further deterioration in non-durable goods retail sales during 2012Q3

13 September 2012

Results from the latest Ernst & Young / Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Retail survey reveal that, while trading conditions in general were very challenging during 2012Q3, there were some mixed fortunes within the retail sector. According to Derek Enge

China Economy – Government to Stimulate Domestic Demand

11 September 2012

Coface, the international credit insurer, projects 7,5% GDP growth in China this year and says that while China’s economy is expected to further contract in the first half of 2012, it expects the contraction to reverse in the second half of 2012. But Chin

Off the edge of a cliff?

27 August 2012

It was roughly four years ago, back in 2008, when what was to become known as the “Global Financial Crisis” first began.

quick poll

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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What the rate cut means

16 August 2012

Latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) shows consumers are suffering severe strain on their cash flow

15 August 2012

South African consumers set to feel the pinch of food & beverage price rises

02 August 2012

The dreaded double-dip recession looms again

02 August 2012

Private sector doing its utmost

01 August 2012

Inflation stability prompts change in interest rate prospects

18 July 2012

Consumer spending falters

17 July 2012

SA economy cools as global chill finally hits exports, business investment and consumer spending