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South Africa’s fiscal Multiplier

During the past week or so, there has been considerable talk about South Africa’s (SA’s) fiscal multiplier, a ratio that illustrates by how much output rises for each level of government spending.

Goldilocks growth and a new cabinet

The United States’ (US) second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was disappointing, coming in at 6.5% instead of the expected 8.5%. However, the US has in fact now recovered from its largest peak-to-trough fall in output on record.

July Economics: Chinese regulations and inflation

In a recent newsletter, I briefly mentioned our concern around regulatory uncertainty in China. In July, however, this became one of our main themes after the MSCI China, a broad index that tracks the Chinese equity market, fell by 18.8%.

Why You Need Short-Term Insurance

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Why Use a Financial Advisor?

The future is uncertain and may not be in your control, but you have the power to make provision for uncertainties. Mitigate risks by seeking expert help from a financial advisor to help you make the best use of your income for current and future security.

The latest economic news from the united states and South Africa

In the United States (US), inflation, once again, surprised to the upside. Compared to June 2020, headline inflation increased to 5.4% in June 2021, up from May’s 5.0%.

A subjective view of South-Africa’s long-term trajectory

How you interpret the world around you and, subsequently, forecast what may be, is based on your worldview.

What a world we live in: Falling oil prices and spending less time working

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), together with their new ally, Russia, have, once again, been unable to reach an agreement about global oil supply.

International tax, interesting stories, and some jail time

Last week officials from 130 countries, representing 90% of the global gross domestic product (GDP), met virtually to agree on the broad outlines of what would be the most sweeping change in international taxation in a century.