Financial Markets – 8 September 2025
Big data week ahead for SA, as quarterly data and GDP scheduled for release.
Sector Snapshot Manuf – Sep’25
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Sector Snapshot Auto – Sep ’25
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Sector Snapshot Retail – Sep ’25
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US weakness spurs argument for rate cut
Internationally, the principal takeaway from last week was the release of a series of data in the US suggesting a
Recap & Outlook : 8 September 2025
Recap & Outlook is a single report focused on the key developments of the week.
Reserves – August ’25
South Africa’s gross reserves increased slightly to $70.4bn in August from $69.2 bn in July.
SA establishes G20 task force on inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a G20 task force to research and make recommendations regarding the escalation
Business confidence – Q3 ’25
The BER’s business confidence measure for Q3 2025 declined to 39 points from 40 points in Q2 and a recent
Concerns about Fed independence intensify
The past week was relatively quiet by recent standards, dominated mainly by concerns regarding the continuing independence of the US