Most of the developed economies have been showing signs of more sustainable economic growth, the first real evidence of this since the global recession of 2008-09. Growth in the bigger emerging market economies remain soft. China’s growth, at just more than 7%, remain low by their standards as the government is restricting credit expansion due to concerns over their financial system.
South Africa’s real gross domestic product in 2013 was up only 1.9% on a year ago. Apart from 2009 when the economy contracted by 1.5% and 1998 when growth amounted to only 0.5%, 2013’s growth performance was the worst since 1994. Growth in 2014 could amount to 1.7% but may have to be scaled down further if strike action becomes even more disruptive.
What is the SA Economic Review?
The SA Economic Review is an 18-page report that provides a quarterly overview of the performance of the international and South African economy. A 5-Year forecasts are also provided and the report covers the following topics:
- SA economic growth – demand and supply side
- Gross fixed capital formation
- Debt and saving
- Employment
- Inflation
- Monetary policy & interest rates
- Exchange rates
- Balance of payments
- Fiscal Policy and Bond Yields
- and the JSE equity market performance
How do I access the report?
For a limited time, the report is available at no cost. To view and download the report in PDF, visit www.easydata.co.za and register for a free account.