Economic Overview | April 2026
US nonfarm payrolls slightly improved in April. Job gains were above market forecasts, while average hourly earnings rose more than anticipated. China’s exports rebounded strongly, despite heightened…
Economic Review | The July Edition
The US economy recovered in July after a contraction the previous month. China also posted positive quarterly growth, exceeding the 5% mark. Domestically, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) cut…
Economic Review | The June Edition
US non-farm payrolls increased slightly in May, with job gains continuing but at a slower pace than in April. The OECD forecasts a slowdown in global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, primarily due…
Economic Review | The May Edition
In May, the US and China reached an agreement to reduce the reciprocal tariffs previously imposed on Chinese goods. Meanwhile, the UK economy posted solid growth in Q1 2025, outperforming all other…