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SA economy: what lies ahead?

Despite some notable economic gains for South Africa, growth constraints persist. What does this mean for the second half of the year? Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop shares her projections for the next six months and highlights the key economic indicators to watch out for. Listen on the latest episode of Investec’s No Ordinary Wednesday podcast.

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction

00:57 – Impact of elections on the rand, investor confidence and the economy

02:27 – GDP outlook for the rest of 2024

03:44 – Will the Purchase Manager's Index (PMI) improve?

05:10 – What will strengthen business confidence?

07:47 – Household finances remain restricted

09:04 – Inflation data positive for interest rates

10:45 – Impact of inflation on household finances

11:53 – Impact of global elections on South Africa

13:51 – Will South Africa’s 10-year benchmark bond recover?

16:19 – What are the key drivers of rand volatility?

17:40 – Key economic indicators to watch out for in the second half of 2024

 

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