Economic Prospects
Economic Prospects, 2017 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jul 13 2017 7:49AM
The weaker-than-expected start to the year and the constraints imposed on the economy by the rating agencies have resulted in yet another downgrade to our GDP growth forecast for 2017 and 2018.
Economic Prospects, (Executive Summary) 2017 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Jul 13 2017 7:50AM
The weaker-than-expected start to the year and the constraints imposed on the economy by the rating agencies have resulted in yet another downgrade to our GDP growth forecast for 2017 and 2018.
Economic Prospects (Short Summary), 2017 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Jul 13 2017 7:52AM
The weaker-than-expected start to the year and the constraints imposed on the economy by the rating agencies have resulted in yet another downgrade to our GDP growth forecast for 2017 and 2018.
Economic Prospects (Short Summary), 2017 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Apr 19 2017 8:31AM
A short summary of the BER’s latest macroeconomic forecast. Global growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from
read moreA short summary of the BER’s latest macroeconomic forecast. Global growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from improving global conditions. As a result, GDP growth is projected to remain well below 2% over the forecast horizon.
Economic Prospects, (Executive Summary) 2017 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Apr 19 2017 8:32AM
Global growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from improving global conditions. As a result, GDP growth is
read moreGlobal growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from improving global conditions. As a result, GDP growth is projected to remain well below 2% over the forecast horizon.
Economic Prospects, 2017 - Quarter 2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Apr 19 2017 8:32AM
Global growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from improving global conditions. As a result, GDP growth is
read moreGlobal growth appears to be on a stronger footing in early-2017. However, domestic constraints have once again come into play and appear to be preventing the SA economy from fully benefiting from improving global conditions. As a result, GDP growth is projected to remain well below 2% over the forecast horizon.
Economic Prospects, 2017 - Quarter 1 (Download sample)
Last updated: Feb 3 2017 6:32AM
The global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios
read moreThe global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios are possible over the forecast period.
Economic Prospects, (Executive Summary) 2017 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Feb 3 2017 6:33AM
The global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios
read moreThe global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios are possible over the forecast period.
Economic Prospects (Short Summary), 2017 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Feb 3 2017 6:34AM
The global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios
read moreThe global and domestic economic environment is confronted by high levels of uncertainty. While this is not unique since the 2008/9 global crisis, the current uncertainty is largely on the political and policy front. This implies that a number of scenarios are possible over the forecast period.
Economic Prospects, 2016 - Quarter 4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Oct 17 2016 11:07AM
The global economy lost some growth momentum during 2016H1, mainly due to softer activity in advanced economies. In
contrast, growth held up reasonably well in the developing world. Looking ahead, the outlook for global growth is subdued as developed
read moreThe global economy lost some growth momentum during 2016H1, mainly due to softer activity in advanced economies. In
contrast, growth held up reasonably well in the developing world. Looking ahead, the outlook for global growth is subdued as developed countries continue to struggle to stimulate domestic demand and emerging markets battle with the consequences of a slowing Chinese economy. The growth outlook for SA remains downbeat as domestic factors compound the softer global economic activity.