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A slumbering private sector holds the key to economic growth

27 June 2012 | General

“Europe is back in recession – negatively impacting the world economy!” This one-liner set the theme for Stanlib’s 25 June 2012 economic update, presented by economist Kevin Lings at the group’s Melrose Arch offices. He painted a “doom and gloom” scenario

Government must act to avert European summer of discontent in SA

25 June 2012 | General

South Africa will not escape an unexpectedly severe slow-down in the European economy, and is more vulnerable to a recession than in recent years when the rest of the global economy took a severe pounding.

Food Retail –Coface Sees Stable Growth for 2012/13

18 June 2012 | General

International credit insurer Coface, in its quarterly risk view, says higher food prices are enabling retail growth in the non-durable sector. Coface projects 2,3% food retail growth in 2012 and 2,9% in 2013. Consumer demand was surprisingly strong in 201

Reading between the lines - Local economic update: June 2012

13 June 2012 | General

The Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged but its statement provides a clear view on the South African economy.

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Global Insolvencies expected to rise

01 June 2012 | General

Forecast: repo rate will be left unchanged at 5.5%

21 May 2012 | General

Rand falls victim to ‘Greek tragedy’ – at R8.50 on the cheaper side of fair value

18 May 2012 | General

The Effect of Europe’s Financial Crisis on South Africa

16 May 2012 | General

Latest price hikes to hit household savings rate

15 May 2012 | General

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

14 May 2012 | General

Pro Sano’s health improves

11 May 2012 | General

South Africa Economic Outlook – Coface Sees Improvement