Strong economic growth momentum in China during the first half of 2021 has dissipated due to a number of short term headwinds.
Continue readingEnergy reform brings winds of change and some sunshine to SA’s energy market
SA is blessed with an abundance of sunshine and wind. But does this mean that renewable energy is the most efficient solution to load-shedding?
Continue readingWhere to from here? [Charticle]
What could economic growth look like in 2022? This question arises as we potentially head into a postcrisis
era where the COVID pandemic becomes “the flu” and we adapt to living with it.
Policy GIGO – Living in a time of Noisy Data
The pandemic and its aftermath have thrust policymakers into dangerous waters. Policymakers are currently sailing through a data fog, in which extremes in data points continue to plague traditional mathematical models.
Continue readingTaking the lead on credit
Tarryn Sankar plays a pivotal role in managing credit in Fixed Income investment team at STANLIB, which is responsible for ensuring that any credit risk clients are exposed to achieves a balance between appropriate risk and reward.
Continue readingGoing for green: opportunities for women to build a sustainable future
The celebration of Women’s Month in SA is a chance for us to reflect on the valuable role of women in our communities, companies, families, and society.
Continue readingWomen inclusivity in numbers
The world is changing and embracing the role of women across many industries and recreational
activities that have historically been male-dominated.
Fashion sashays into the circular economy
The textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world, emitting more CO₂ than aviation and shipping combined. But a leading sports firm is showing a way the sector can embrace radical change.
Continue readingSouth Africa’s economy needs a swift vaccination roll-out
A faster vaccine roll-out will bring significant positive results to our health, livelihoods and economic recovery.
Continue readingAre we creatures of habit? [Charticle]
Consumer behaviour has changed. It would appear as though the sudden outbreak of a pandemic provided a catalyst for consumers to try something new.
Continue readingHas the pandemic induced a new commodity super cycle?
Since COVID-19-related lockdowns became widespread globally in Q1 2020, bottlenecks have developed in various supply chains, including most commodity markets, to varying degrees.
Continue readingGlobal trade’s remarkable recovery
Global trade represents approximately 30% of global GDP. The world’s economic performance, especially global industrial production, is closely linked to the performance of global trade.
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