Our monthly To the Point column by economist Dr Roelof Botha offers in-depth analysis and commentary on the latest economic trends, market developments, and financial news. Designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve, each edition delves into key economic indicators, explores their impact on global and local markets, and provides insights to help you navigate the ever-changing economic landscape.
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The speculation over whether South Africa will avoid a recession has finally been put to rest, with the GDP figures for the 4th quarter of 2023 confirming that economic growth remains in place, albeit at a snail’s pace.
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During January, sun-lovers from overseas continued to boost South Africa’s tourism industry, especially from countries in the Northern Hemisphere, where temperatures were still cold, and the days were still short.
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The 2024/25 national budget will mainly be remembered for its novel utilisation of a portion of South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange contingency reserve account (GFECRA), commonly known simply as the forex reserves.
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Over the 12 months ended September 2023, gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on the South African balance of payments achieved a record high average quarterly level (excluding the Naspers share swap transaction of 2021).
