A monthly overview of some important economic indicators. The latest leading indicator release of the SA Reserve Bank is discussed and a recession probability indicator is calculated. Interest rate developments, inflation, liquidations, insolvencies, retail sales and mining and manufacturing production developments and trends are also shown and briefly discussed. Tables of key international and monthly indicators are also provided.
06 August 2018
Recent data hint at a recovery in mining and manufacturing production.
09 July 2018
Global growth is likely to accelerate to 3.
06 June 2018
The latest release of South African GDP numbers (from the production side) by StatsSA, show just how precarious the country’s economic situation still is.
08 May 2018
Various consumer confidence surveys report a significant improvement in sentiment.
12 April 2018
The domestic economic growth outlook for this year is gradually improving but remains challenging.
05 March 2018
"Ramaphoria" risks to be a short-lived phenomenon in view of the potentially negative impact that land confiscation at will could have on economic growth, investment, development and rule of law.
13 February 2018
Foreign net purchases of South African bonds and equities, measured on a 3-month rolling basis, have shown some divergent trends of late.
15 January 2018
For 2018, a growth rate of only 1% is forecast.
27 November 2017
Recent credit risk ratings by major global risk rating entities, have delivered a mixed bag of credit risk perceptions and outlooks.
06 November 2017
The projected government deficit-to-GDP and debt-to-GDP ratios have all been meaningfully increased.
Quantec is a consultancy providing economic and financial data, country intelligence and quantitative analytical software.
Stata's New Power Logistic Command - 26 May 2025
Stata Specialised Webinars in June, July and August - 15 May 2025
Construction Materials Suppliers - April 2025 - 06 May 2025
Stata 19 is here! - 10 Apr 2025
South African Gross Value Added - 13 Mar 2025
