Dr. Roelof Botha
South Africans are starting to feel a little financial relief. The latest Household Resilience Index shows families are stronger than before, while booming exports and record trade surpluses are boosting the economy. In his monthly update for Phoenix Bonds, economist Dr. Roelof Botha explains what this means for interest rates, affordability, and your property journey.
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From a pro-business government, to a high performing Rand-Dollar and a recovering share market - Dr Roelof Botha weighs in on some of the good news for the South African economy.
From a new government committed to the principles of free enterprise and private property rights, to exceptionally strong recovery of manufacturing sales and imminent easing of lending rates - A brief “good news” outlook on the political and economic landscape in South Africa, from renowned and highly respected economist Dr. Roelof Botha.
A brief “good news” outlook on the political and economic landscape in South Africa right now, from renowned and highly respected economist Dr. Roelof Botha.
Some tidbits from an optimist - could 2024 be the Golden Year in Real Estate in South Africa?
Leading with good news for the South African economy – an increase in GDP growth projections, inflation remaining within target, SME’s staying afloat post-COVID and the World Bank extending a loan for the development of alternative energy solutions…
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank not to raise interest rates again has provided a candidate for “good news item of the year”. With a bit of luck and a further drop in inflation over the next two months, rate cuts could occur before year-end.
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