Category: Economic outlook

To what extent does the Fed use policy statement, rather than policy action, to influence markets?

With the central bank’s primary mandate to maintain price stability and maximum employment, the Fed plays a critical role in controlling markets. Is it their tone or actual action which exhibits this control?

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From the MD’s desk – Proficio 2023 Issue 1

While South Africa remains precariously positioned, staying invested to catch the early recovery is vital.

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Markets and the point of maximum pessimism

Is the market close to a turning point?

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View from the Chair – Proficio 2022 Issue 4

How risk-averse are you when it comes to finances?

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Budget Speech 2022: How the government planned to stimulate sustainable growth

Our Private Wealth Managers unpack the detail of the 2022 Budget Speech and its implications for you.

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Outlook on SA Inflation

A look at the forces determining the price increases for the rest of the year

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View from the chair: Resilience is key when uncertainty abounds

It’s important that we continue to celebrate the small victories amongst what seems like rolling turmoil

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Economic outlook for the year ahead: growth likely to be subdued compared to first quarter

Achieving the same rate of economic growth in the second half of 2021 as the country did in the first half of the year is looking increasingly unlikely.

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Economic outlook: The trends to be watching out for

There is a big question mark over whether South Africa’s recent better-than-expected economic growth can be maintained in the latter half of 2021.

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Can the short-term momentum become long-term growth?

The local economy may have some momentum – boosted by a strong rand – now, but will this last?

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