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Will the Reserve Bank increase interest rates?

Will the Reserve Bank increase interest rates?

11 July 2013 | General

Some emerging market economies are at risk to the (eventual) unwinding of quantitative easing (QE) in developed economies and any unexpected increases in global risk-free interest rates. This includes South Africa, which is running twin deficits (a govern

Coface Revises Country Risk Assessments

Coface Revises Country Risk Assessments

10 July 2013 | General

A glimmer of hope for some advanced economies: Japan, Iceland, and Ireland.

Challenges mount for SA treasurers amid growing uncertainty and volatility in 2013

Challenges mount for SA treasurers amid growing uncertainty and volatility in 2013

13 June 2013 | General

So far, 2013 is shaping up to be another challenging year for local treasurers as companies continue to face headwinds from volatile global markets and a lacklustre economic outlook. Ongoing regulatory changes are adding to the complexity of treasury mana

Coface say EuroZone bankruptcies to persist

Coface say EuroZone bankruptcies to persist

29 May 2013 | General

Emerging economies vulnerable to external shocks.

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Will economic growth stutter at around 2% this year?

Will economic growth stutter at around 2% this year?

29 May 2013 | General
Grant Thornton quarterly tracker data further fuels reports of economic uncertainty in SA and globally

Grant Thornton quarterly tracker data further fuels reports of economic uncertainty in SA and globally

13 May 2013 | General
Positive Momentum Encouraging the Role of the US Dollar

Positive Momentum Encouraging the Role of the US Dollar

09 May 2013 | General
BETI comes close to confirming economic upturn

BETI comes close to confirming economic upturn

09 May 2013 | General
BDSI shows disposable salaries are not keeping up with inflation

BDSI shows disposable salaries are not keeping up with inflation

25 April 2013 | General
Business environment deterioration

Business environment deterioration

23 April 2013 | General
RSA business and economic review – April 2013

RSA business and economic review – April 2013

16 April 2013 | General
Households feel economic slowdown

Households feel economic slowdown

11 April 2013 | General