Financial Markets : 06 Jan ’25
It was a tough end to 2024 for the ZAR, which came under significant pressure through the latter trading sessions, […]
Year-end markets reflect uncertainty
Why does this matter to me? The year-end market volatility highlighted global economic uncertainty, as well as the impact of
Trade, Budget & Private Sector Credit
Trade Balance: Nov ‘24 +R34.7bn ▲ (+R14.1bn) Government Budget Balance: Nov ‘24 -R4.5bn ▼ (-R46.1bn) Private Sector Credit: Nov ‘24 +4.2% y/y ▼ (+4.3% y/y)
New Year message
On behalf of Econometrix, we wish all our clients a Happy New Year, with good health and success, for what
FX Wake Up Call 24 Dec ’24
South Africa has retained its preferential access to US markets under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for 2025,
Viewpoint : Wild year-end swings in market and currencies
Recent limited cuts to US interest rates have strengthened the Dollar to a two-year high, significantly affecting global trade and
Recap & Outlook : 23 Dec ’24
Overall, 2024 was a better year for South Africa – it was marked by the end of load-shedding and a
FX Wake Up Call 23 Dec ’24
South Africa’s agricultural GDP calculations have come under scrutiny after Statistics South Africa reported a sharp contraction of -15.5% for
FX Wake Up Call 20 Dec ’24
It has been a difficult week for the ZAR, driven by more than just the market’s response to the Fed’s