South Africa’s economic instability heightens
February 21, 2025
South Africa’s economic outlook has improved since last year and set to continue to do so in 2025. Despite easing core inflation, the economy faces rising debt, political instability and a weakening currency. Nevertheless, better fiscal policies and a focus on domestic growth are expected to sustain economic growth.
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17 February 2025
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Allianz
➦ The yield curve sweet spot, France’s better-late-than-never budget and the geopolitics of minerals
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2024 was a reality check for the global automotive market and 2025 does not look much better. -
Atradius
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Coface
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Credendo
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Goldman Sachs
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Marsh
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Wells Fargo
➦ FOMC in No Hurry
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We have made modest upward revisions to our 2025 global GDP forecast, and now expect global growth of 2.7%. -
World Economic Forum
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