Outline

This service covers the macro-economic developments of the South African economy. It provides analysis and forecasting of growth, inflation, interest rates, the balance of payments, exchange rates and trends in bank credit amongst other key indicators.

Benefits to users

Private sector firms or parastatals, whether in finance, investment, distribution, manufacturing or any other sector, benefit from being constantly informed and updated about the state of the South African economy and its likely future trends. This enables them to develop strategies and plans which are consistent with the broader economic environment.

Components

  • Ecobulletins : A fax/email of one page is produced, on a near-daily basis, informing clients of the latest economic developments including detailed analysis of economic indicators as these are published
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  • Ecogilts : Analysis of the past week concerning interest and exchange rate movements, with a summarised analysis of key economic indicators published during the week and their implications for interest rates.
  • Quarterly Economic Outlook : This report contains a comprehensive analysis and projections of the state of the South African economy.
  • Presentations : Quarterly for groups of clients or in-house by arrangement with individual clients.
  • Annual Budget Conference : The Friday following the Minister of Finance's Budget Speech, an analysis of the impact of the Budget on the economy is presented to all clients.
  • Consultation : Informal, ad hoc, mainly telephonic consulting and data access.


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04-Apr-05