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Downward revision of growth forecasts by IMF
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Quarterly Forecasts – Q2 ’26
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ECONOMETRIX IMPACT STUDY: STEEL SECTOR
Explore the insights from Econometrix on the economic impact of tax policies and the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle plant on the South African steel sector and economy.
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The Bottom Line – April 2026
Even the best leading indicators will struggle to keep pace

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Downward revision of growth forecasts by IMF
Unsurprisingly, given the surge in inflation expectations in recent months

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Quarterly Forecasts – Q2 ’26
Near-unprecedented disruption in the era of globalisation
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