Investments / Economy

China - 2015 private sector debt accounted for 205% of GDP

Coface announces 7 country upgrades and 17 downgrades

Good growth figures in Europe, a rebound in many emerging currencies and in oil prices indicate improving economic signs. But the world’s two largest economies, the United States and China, whose country ratings have been downgraded to A2 and B respectively, illustrate the ongoing level of credit risk.

Emerging markets Q2 2016 recap: Brexit could offer silver lining for some

On June 23 the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, surprising many investors. The uncertainty of the situation and what came next affected all markets in the wake of the vote, and emerging markets were not exempt, with the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index experiencing a post-vote decline.1 Most markets, however, quickly rebounded.

Taking action to make ends meet

South African households are increasingly cutting back on living expenses as they grapple with their stressful financial positions. This is one of the findings from the 2016 Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor, which tracks the shifts in the financial attitudes and behaviour of South Africa’s working metropolitan population.