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Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

20 August 2024 | General

Although still recording a trade surplus in Q2 of 2024, it was slower than expected as the total value of agriculture exports eased by 0.1% y/y to US$3.37 billion according to the recently updated Trade Map data.

Agriculture jobs shrank in Q2’24 but way above the long-term average for the 13th consecutive quarter

Agriculture jobs shrank in Q2’24 but way above the long-term average for the 13th consecutive quarter

15 August 2024 | General

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) update from Statistics South Africa showed a reversal of job gains in the first quarter of 2024 which saw employment falling by 0.6% or 92,416 jobs q/q at 16,652 persons in Q2 of 2024.

Food inflation eases further, but recent weather-induced production challenges remain a concern

Food inflation eases further, but recent weather-induced production challenges remain a concern

25 July 2024 | General

After steadying in May 2024, headline inflation resumed its deceleration and reached the 2024 low of 5.1% y/y in June. The monthly headline inflation outcome slowed to 0.1% m/m from 0.2% previously.

Most South African consumers expect to pay more for groceries in the next six months, sacrificing on comfort and luxury items due to economic strain

Most South African consumers expect to pay more for groceries in the next six months, sacrificing on comfort and luxury items due to economic strain

24 July 2024 | General

PwC South Africa is pleased to share its seventh South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2024.

Falling interest rates will help homeowners facing challenge of growing administrative costs

Falling interest rates will help homeowners facing challenge of growing administrative costs

23 July 2024 | General
As the “Ultimate Election Year” continues, the world waits to measure the possible economic outcomes

As the “Ultimate Election Year” continues, the world waits to measure the possible economic outcomes

19 July 2024 | General
How much can the market pre-empt a SARB rate cut?

How much can the market pre-empt a SARB rate cut?

19 July 2024 | General
Economy gathering pace into second half of 2024

Economy gathering pace into second half of 2024

18 July 2024 | General
Why the South African Reserve Bank should cut interest rates now

Why the South African Reserve Bank should cut interest rates now

18 July 2024 | General
South African consumers expect the biggest spending hike to be on groceries in the next six months

South African consumers expect the biggest spending hike to be on groceries in the next six months

11 July 2024 | General
PwC weather scenarios highlight how drought and heat stress will impact the production of essential metals, minerals and food crops

PwC weather scenarios highlight how drought and heat stress will impact the production of essential metals, minerals and food crops

26 June 2024 | General
Agribusiness Confidence plunges in Q2 of 2024 despite an improved outlook for the 2024/25 season

Agribusiness Confidence plunges in Q2 of 2024 despite an improved outlook for the 2024/25 season

25 June 2024 | General
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