The Reinventing of SA
2014-07-09
Barely 20 years ago, SA's power structure went through wrenching change, as Democracy, a Constitution and a new ruling... continue reading ›
SA Recession Drill
2014-06-02
After the sickening 0.6% GDP drop in 1Q2014, most of SA pulled out their best funeral clothes, adopted appropriate brace positions, and prepared for the worst.
The 2Q2014 could only giv... continue reading ›
Timing SA rate hiking cycle
2014-05-27
Since this January, SARB has made it crystal clear that it is in an interest rate raising cycle. It is a given that SA interest rates will rise. What is left unsaid is the timing, leaving this data de... continue reading ›
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Why haven't we been sunk yet?
2014-03-25
There is something very intriguing about our condition. Why with so many severe headwinds haven't we been more properly sunk yet? Why do we keep showing growth of 2% with inclinations of wanting to ta... continue reading ›
FNB building confidence steady in 3Q2011
2011-09-29
By Cees Bruggemans, Chief Economist FNB Cees@fnb.co.za
28 September 2011
• The FNB/BER... continue reading ›
Infrastructure Conundrum
2011-11-09
By Cees Bruggemans, Chief Economist FNB Cees@fnb.co.za
8 November 2011
We are not alone in strugg... continue reading ›