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Structural reform or bust

18 October 2012

It is almost five years since the so called sub-prime contagion triggered a global economic slowdown. But despite the myriad financial and regulatory interventions made by governments, central banks and even entire regions, think Euro-zone, the outlook fo

SA economic prospects dimmer amid unrest, growing imbalances

17 October 2012

With economic growth slowing and formal employment levels still below their pre-crisis 2008 peak, widespread labour unrest is exacerbating the country’s cyclical and structural economic imbalances, threatening to stop the hesitant recovery in private sect

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

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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China Economy – Government to Stimulate Domestic Demand

11 September 2012

Off the edge of a cliff?

27 August 2012

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

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