Making the business case for Africa
01 October 2008
We would like to inform you about a new syndicated research programme by the Economist Intelligence Unit for multinational companies operating in Africa.
Time to sell bonds?
11 September 2008
During the second quarter of 2008, annualised South African bond returns [1] came in at -21.
Interest rate cycle: present vs past
02 July 2008
The tighter interest rate environment already commenced in June 2006 when CPIX inflation jumped from 3,7% in April to 4,8% in June 2006.
Notes on the escalation in food prices
16 April 2008
Food prices, which accounts for 25,7% of the total basket of goods and services in the CPIX, rose by 14,3% y/y in February 2008.
Escalating oil prices: Heavy impact on inflation
07 March 2008
From the latest Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) producer price data, it is clear that the shock to consumer prices of petrol price hikes is far from over.
EIU Country Risk Service: Sovereign ratings
05 March 2008
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Risk Service publishes regular ratings on 120 sovereigns.
Household wealth trends
17 January 2008
According to the South African Reserve Bank, households held 27,5% of their total assets in residential properties in 2005.
Economic Research Note: A Financial Conditions Index for South Africa
25 October 2007
With the repo and prime overdraft rates having risen by 350 basis points since June 2006, financial conditions are generally considered to be tighter now than they were a year ago.
South African International trade indicators
17 September 2007
Do you have questions relating to South African foreign trade?
Absa house price index
07 August 2007
Based on the latest Absa house price index, real year on year growth in South African house prices was recorded at 7.
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