PPI – Feb ’25
What happened? Producer inflation (final manufactured goods) slowed to +1.0% y/y in February from +1.1% y/y in January. The last […]
FX Wake Up Call 27 Mar ’25
Moody’s has cautioned the ANC about the potential challenges it may encounter within the Government of National Unity (GNU) if
Fiscal worries raise government borrowing costs
Why does this matter to me? Rising government bond yields in South Africa, despite a stable Rand, highlight growing investor
FX Wake Up Call 26 Mar ’25
In January, the SARB’s leading indicator increased by 0.9% m/m to 114.4 points, nearing its November peak of 114.7—the highest
Consumer Confidence – Q1 ’25
What happened Disappointingly, the BER’s measure of consumer confidence fell to -20 points in the first quarter of 2025, after
FX Wake Up Call 25 Mar ’25
The South African government has taken its biggest steps yet to engage the private sector in revitalizing the country’s deteriorating
Leading Indicator – Jan ’25
What happened The SARB’s composite leading indicator improved to 114.4 points in January from 113.3 points (revised) in December 2024.
The Bottom Line : Mar ’25
Why does this matter to me? The welcome recovery in South Africa’s short-term business conditions is showing early signs of
Financial Markets : 24 Mar ’25
In this week’s report ZAR Insight – Uncertainty offers USD some support as ZAR is on the back foot Fixed
Markets unchanged amidst wait for April 2nd
Why does this matter to me? Due to rising uncertainty in recent weeks about a potential slowdown in the US