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Economies at a glance and summary of indices - May 2021

07 June 2021

Sitting at the bottom of the interest rate cycle, potentially for much longer

21 May 2021

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in May 2021 to again keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5%, its lowest level since the series was introduced in 1998.

Global recovery underway

18 May 2021

The world is recovering from the pandemic and 2021 should see strong global economic growth. The epicentre of the recovery is now the United States, where the new Democratic administration has pushed through Congress a further US$1.9tn spending package, additional to the US$0.9tn approved in December.

What's the opinion of S.A Inc among South Africans?

12 May 2021

quick poll

Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Investment Perspectives: Q1 2021

11 May 2021

Inflation: The silent killer

28 April 2021

Consumer price inflation curbed by education and housing, but it will soon breach 5% due to higher fuel and administered prices

22 April 2021

A business-as-usual approach to growth and structural reform isn’t going to cut the mustard

30 March 2021

Economic growth still bouncing from low lockdown base

10 March 2021

The big picture on SA’s debt

04 February 2021

Economies at a glance and summary of indices - January 2021

02 February 2021

Alexander Forbes identifies key economic trends and investment themes for 2021 and beyond