Explore the Category

Economic activity moderates but there’s still growth – BETI

12 May 2022 | General

South Africa’s economic activity slowed down in April 2022, but it is still showing growth, according to the insights gleaned from the latest monthly data in the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI). Despite commodity price levels reaching their peak, prices will likely remain elevated for some time to come and support the country’s mining and related sectors.

Faster, then slower – but growth it is!

12 May 2022 | General

Economic activity has moderated somewhat in April 2022, but the South African economy is still growing. We have probably reached the peak of commodity price levels, but the prices will likely remain elevated for some time to come, which will continue to support the country’s mining and related sectors.

Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as the fuel price outlook shows a steep accent from June 2022

12 May 2022 | General

Following the Finance Minister’s generous accommodation of an almost two months reprieve in the fuel price that entailed a R1.50c per litre reduction in the general fuel levy, farmers face a hefty fuel bill next month as the intervention period lapses.

Impact of fuel prices in South Africa

05 May 2022 | General

South Africa’s fuel prices increased again for diesel inland, between 88c/l and 94c/l for diesel at the coast, while the price of petrol decreased by 12 cents a litre on 04 May 2022.

quick poll

Question

What can retirement funds do to improve client-adviser engagement during members’ employment years?

Answer

Advice at onboarding Annual adviser check-ins Meet-an-adviser workshops Offer advice at life-stage events

View the Results

Take-home pay declines by 5.6% in real terms

28 April 2022 | General

South Africa: Core inflation momentum building

21 April 2022 | General

PPS Investments media commentary: CPI for March 2022

20 April 2022 | General

BETI suggests strong economic growth in Q1 2022 despite higher inflation

13 April 2022 | General

KPMG Global Economic Outlook: Commodity prices counteract impact of rising inflation & slowing growth in South Africa

07 April 2022 | General

The Ukraine conflict isn’t the only reason for skyrocketing fuel prices – economist says

28 March 2022 | General

MPC Commentary

25 March 2022 | General

Higher cost outlook for agriculture as the SARB lifts interest rates for the second time in 2022

25 March 2022 | General

« ‹ 30 31 32

34 35 36 › »

Economy

Economic activity moderates but there’s still growth – BETI

Faster, then slower – but growth it is!

Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as the fuel price outlook shows a steep accent from June 2022

Impact of fuel prices in South Africa

Take-home pay declines by 5.6% in real terms

South Africa: Core inflation momentum building

PPS Investments media commentary: CPI for March 2022

BETI suggests strong economic growth in Q1 2022 despite higher inflation

KPMG Global Economic Outlook: Commodity prices counteract impact of rising inflation & slowing growth in South Africa

The Ukraine conflict isn’t the only reason for skyrocketing fuel prices – economist says

MPC Commentary

Higher cost outlook for agriculture as the SARB lifts interest rates for the second time in 2022