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Economic and market snapshot for March 2016

01 April 2016

Global economic developments.

ECB March 10, 2016 decisions: A bigger than-expected bazooka

17 March 2016

Weaker Euro could benefit the Rand.

National Budget and the risk of a credit downgrade

08 March 2016

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s National Budget Speech on 24 February was arguably the most anticipated in modern South African history. He had the tough task of balancing government’s books at a time when the local economy is under severe pressure.

Why Europe is wrong to ignore the threat of Brexit

04 March 2016

I’ve been struck during my travels in Continental Europe in recent days how little attention is being paid by investors there to the prospect of the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union (EU). Many European investors seem to think this so-called “Brexit” decision, scheduled to take place on June 23 this year, is an issue that will only affect the United Kingdom. We at Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group think they’re mistaken and that Brexit has significant implications for investment markets in Europe as a whole. Moreover, we think the possibility of a vote to leave is underpriced in the market currently.

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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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