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In this comprehensive analysis, Dawie Roodt presents insights into GDP, fiscal policy, state finances, monetary policy, and the SA business cycle. Understand key factors affecting investments and economic trends.
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The Economic Environment and Investments Presented by: Dawie Roodt 13 July 2006
Results • Lower interest payments • More social expenditure • Better ratings • Strong demand
Exchange rates Rand
Gold $800 ANC, Reds fall Election NOFP + NOFP - Fin Rand Exchange controls Stock exchange crash Rus, Zim, Arg Asian crises Wakefordgate Rand Valuation Rubicon
Disposable income of households Source: SARB
Household debt to disposable income Source: SARB
Savings to disposable income of households Source: SARB
Results • Interest rates climbing • Inflation jumps slightly • Large current account deficit • Commodity prices – effect on businesses and inflation outlook • Currency exposed to global volatility • Alarming increase in PSCE • Stellar household debt/disposable income • Lack of ‘savings culture’ by households
SA Business Cycle 44 19 15 21 35 51 42 33 82+ (months)
SA Business Cycle 44 19 15 21 35 51 42 33 82+ (months)
SA Business Cycle • Longest upwards phase on record (Sept ’99 - ?) • Business cycle phases since 1945 (Post war): • Upward phases (15) • Duration in months: 441 • Downward phases (14) • Duration in months: 285