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The dreaded double-dip recession looms again

02 August 2012

How many of you remember the economic debates in the immediate aftermath of the 2008/9 global recession? I attended dozens of presentations where the “shape” of the recession and subsequent recovery were debated at length. We are looking at a “V-shaped” r

Private sector doing its utmost

01 August 2012

“The private sector has for long been the major contributor to Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) – or fixed investment. Only during 1975-79 did the state’s contribution to total GFCF exceed that of the private sector,” says Luke Doig, Senior Economist

Inflation stability prompts change in interest rate prospects

18 July 2012

While the economic uncertainty that has characterised global markets in recent years is by no means a thing of the past, many markets, including South Africa, have recently seen a measure of stability returning to their inflation numbers.

Consumer spending falters

17 July 2012

As economic growth slowed in the first quarter of 2012, consumer expenditure figures reflected a weakening in household spending and unemployment ticked up

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

17 July 2012

SA Exporters look to markets outside Europe

17 July 2012

South Africa – Economic Report

16 July 2012

Coface country risk assessments review: The crisis worsens in Southern Europe and the Indian model begins to show signs of struggle

11 July 2012

A challenging outlook

28 June 2012

A slumbering private sector holds the key to economic growth

27 June 2012

Government must act to avert European summer of discontent in SA

25 June 2012

Food Retail –Coface Sees Stable Growth for 2012/13

18 June 2012

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Economy / General

The dreaded double-dip recession looms again

Private sector doing its utmost

Inflation stability prompts change in interest rate prospects

Consumer spending falters

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

SA Exporters look to markets outside Europe

South Africa – Economic Report

Coface country risk assessments review: The crisis worsens in Southern Europe and the Indian model begins to show signs of struggle

A challenging outlook

A slumbering private sector holds the key to economic growth

Government must act to avert European summer of discontent in SA

Food Retail –Coface Sees Stable Growth for 2012/13