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Notes on the escalation in food prices

16 April 2008

Food prices, which accounts for 25,7% of the total basket of goods and services in the CPIX, rose by 14,3% y/y in February 2008.

Escalating oil prices: Heavy impact on inflation

07 March 2008

From the latest Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) producer price data, it is clear that the shock to consumer prices of petrol price hikes is far from over.

EIU Country Risk Service: Sovereign ratings

05 March 2008

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Risk Service publishes regular ratings on 120 sovereigns.

Household wealth trends

17 January 2008

According to the South African Reserve Bank, households held 27,5% of their total assets in residential properties in 2005.

Economic Research Note: A Financial Conditions Index for South Africa

25 October 2007

With the repo and prime overdraft rates having risen by 350 basis points since June 2006, financial conditions are generally considered to be tighter now than they were a year ago.

South African International trade indicators

17 September 2007

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Absa house price index

07 August 2007

Based on the latest Absa house price index, real year on year growth in South African house prices was recorded at 7.

Quantec welcomes Christo Luüs

11 July 2007

Quantec is delighted to announce a further addition to our team: From 1 September 2007, Christo Luüs (former Absa chief economist) will be working in partnership with Quantec.