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Leading indicator rebounds in August, but annual growth keeps slowing
SA’s leading indicator rose 1.1% in August, but annual growth is the weakest since mid-2025, and hiring signals are cooling.
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Financial Markets – 26 Oct ’26
The rand loses ground as an AI-led equity sell-off and oil above $110 sap risk appetite, while Thursday's GDP rebasing...
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Quarterly Forecasts – Q4 ’26
At the start of this year, many hoped South Africa's economic fortunes would improve in 2026 and beyond.
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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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Leading indicator rebounds in August, but annual growth keeps slowing
SA’s leading indicator rose 1.1% in August, but annual growth

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Financial Markets – 26 Oct ’26
The rand loses ground as an AI-led equity sell-off and

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Quarterly Forecasts – Q4 ’26
At the start of this year, many hoped South Africa’s
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