Investments

GDP horror show

Unfortunately, it seems that in terms of economic data, South Africa’s 2019 film has begun in much the same vein as 2018, and could easily be classified within the “horror” genre given heightened fears that South Africa could once again enter a technical recession in the first half of the year.

Investing in property? Tread carefully, warn experts

The performance of the property sector in the previous 18 months has been less than desirable. The FTSE/JSE SA listed property index fell by a whopping 28% late last year since peaking in April 2016. According to experts, while there are pockets of opportunity currently, investors should proceed with caution.

SA Private Equity Proves Resilient in Tumultuous Times

PPS Investments commentary on 2019 Q1 GDP growth

Domestic growth languished in the first quarter, with the economy shrinking a massive 3.2% - more than double market expectations of 1.5%. Higher frequency economic data during the quarter had been pointing to renewed weakness, but conditions have proven far worse.