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Detailed bi-annual forecast report of the South African economy for the coming six years. The focus is on the expected medium-term business cycle, while also analysing structural changes and emerging trends in the economy. The report provides detailed point estimates of key economic indicators. This includes GDP growth, consumption spending and fixed investment, inflation, interest and exchange rates. The report is exclusive to BER Macro Service clients. For more information, contact us.

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Outlook, November 2020

Date Uploaded: November 26 2020 14:00

The updated baseline scenario forecast takes the first (modest) step to incorporate some elements of government’s reform agenda into the numbers. While this provides some lift to the outlook, on average, the medium-term (2023-25) real GDP growth forecast remains subdued at 1.9%.

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