Investments / Economy

US jobs slump is just the tip of the iceberg

Fitch downgrade is not as bad as it seems

Moody’s downgrade calls for immediate structural reform

What began as a health crisis that triggered a financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is quickly developing into a full-blown global economic crisis. For South Africa, the recent credit downgrade by ratings agency Moody’s to junk status has raised further concerns around the country’s economic position over the coming months.

Uncertainty is the enemy – SA downgraded to “junk status”

A lot has been said in the media over the last few weeks regarding the possibility of whether South Africa (SA) would be downgraded to “junk status” by Moody’s and thereby be forced to exit the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI).