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Recession averted, thanks to growth in key sectors

During the first quarter of 2023, the South African economy managed to thwart the gloomy predictions amongst some economists, posting a...

Rand battered by SA's stance on Russia

The drama surrounding South Africa’s alleged supply of weapons to Russia has now spread from the diplomatic arena to the likely impact on...

OIG Monthly Market Review

Optimum Investment Group enable our clients to have access to a well-versed investment team with extensive experience in both local and...

Mining sector to ease Eskom's woes

The global business mood is decidedly downbeat and South Africa is no exception. In recent months, most consumers and businesses have...

Rise in building construction activity

The first five months of the year witnessed a remarkable improvement in the value of buildings completed in the metros and larger...

Balance of payments in good shape

Ever since the recovery from the worst of the Covid-pandemic began in 2020, South Africa’s international trade has blossomed, with the...

Exports surge to new record in March

South Africa’s export trade continues to set new records, a trend that commenced during the second year of the Covid pandemic. At just...

Retail still on the road to recovery

Retail trade sales have started the year on a positive note, with nominal growth of more than 7% recorded for January and February...

GDP SET TO REMAIN ON GROWTH PATH

The release of the GDP data for 2021 by Statistics South Africa (SSA) was overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent...

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