Economic Prospects

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Economic Prospects

Detailed quarterly forecast report of the South African economy for the next two years. The focus is on current economic trends, both domestically and globally, as well as forecasts of the most important macroeconomic variables, including inflation, interest and exchange rates, GDP growth and household consumption.

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Economic Prospects, 2026Q3

Date Uploaded: August 05 2026 14:00


South Africa has absorbed the global oil shock better than initially feared, but resilience should not be mistaken for acceleration. Household spending remains supportive but is losing momentum, while weak fixed investment and limited job creation continue to constrain the recovery. Economic Prospects 2026Q3 examines the shifting global outlook and domestic performance.