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Q2 GDP marks weakest outcome in almost two years
South Africa's GDP contracted by 0.2% on a q-o-q seasonally adjusted basis in Q2.
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Gold regains investor favour
Gold's elevated price is providing an important buffer for the ZAR at a time when higher oil prices are increasing...
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Reserves – Aug ’26
Reserves see first increase since start of the year.
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ECONOMETRIX: Illicit Trade Report
Illicit trade has become one of the most significant structural threats to South Africa’s economy. It extends far beyond the sale of counterfeit goods or the evasion of customs duties.
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ECONOMETRIX IMPACT STUDY: STEEL SECTOR
Explore the insights from Econometrix on the economic impact of tax policies and the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle plant on the South African steel sector and economy.
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Q2 GDP marks weakest outcome in almost two years
South Africa’s GDP contracted by 0.2% on a q-o-q seasonally

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Gold regains investor favour
Gold’s elevated price is providing an important buffer for the

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Reserves – Aug ’26
Reserves see first increase since start of the year.
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