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The Consumer pulse report, prepared by our macro research team, assesses the position and sentiment of the South African (SA) consumer.    The consumer is a significant contributor to overall economic activity and assessing the pulse of the SA consumer on a quarterly basis can give us further insight into how the overall economy is performing. #investments

The Consumer pulse report, prepared by our macro research team, assesses the position and sentiment of the South African (SA) consumer.    The consumer is a significant contributor to overall economic activity and assessing the pulse of the SA consumer on a quarterly basis can give us further insight into how the overall economy is performing. #investments

From our recent Q3 2024 Confidence Survey, the biggest challenges companies are facing are: Economic Conditions Rising interest rates, inflation, and ongoing economic uncertainty are placing financial strain on both businesses and customers. According to our survey, reduced sales and increased caution are key concerns impacting business confidence. Economic conditions remain a crucial factor in decision-making. For further insights on addressing these challenges, refer to our latest Roger Martin-Fagg Economic update September 2024: https://hubs.li/Q02QMGJV0 #EconomicUncertainty #BusinessChallenges #Inflation

Attention all professionals! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights on economic trends. In this blog post, an expert discusses the consistent decline in investments and its impact on future supply. Dive deeper into this analysis and its implications for the economy by clicking on the following link: https://ift.tt/gWhPbFn. #economicinsights #investmenttrends #economicoutlook

Summary: Recent data paint a mixed picture of the U.S. economy. On the positive side, the labor market continues to shine: a stunning 353,000 jobs were added in January, with the Education & Health Services, Professional & Business Services, and Trade, Transportation, & Utilities sectors driving the gains.

📊 September 2024 Economic Update: What’s shaping the markets this month? 📊 Staying on top of the latest economic trends is key to making informed financial decisions. In our September 2024 Economic Update, we dive into the factors influencing global and Australian markets right now. In this update, we cover: 🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Understand the international economic forces affecting investments, trade, and interest rates. 🇦🇺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Get the latest on GDP growth, employment, and inflation rates impacting our domestic economy. 💡 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Explore recent changes in interest rates and how they’re expected to influence both borrowers and savers. 📈 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Dive deeper into how sectors like real estate, technology, and energy are performing this month. Stay informed and make the best financial decisions by understanding the current economic landscape. Read the full update via the link in the comments. #EconomicUpdate #MarketInsights #FinancialPlanning #AustralianEconomy

Our latest research reveal that the U.S. market continues to perform solidly, even in the face of global economic challenges. This report highlights the resilience of the U.S. economy and the opportunities it presents for investors seeking long-term returns. Here an insight: "In numeric terms, $100 million investment in US equities in 2009 would have grown to $943 million. While its alternative – China– would have given only $229 million and would have carried 30% more risk relative to US equities".

New paper available online! https://lnkd.in/dUg-znQy We explore the consequences of conflict, social unrest and economic policy uncertainty indicators on the nowcasting of GDP growth for Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. The results are novel: adding these indicators improves significantly the forecasting of GDP.

Our latest Economic Snapshot reported a 5% surge in trade activities in Australia over the past six months, as shown by our illion Growth index. Discover how we collected and analysed this data, and how the illion Growth Index can help your business in our Behind the Data FAQ blog below: https://lnkd.in/g2wrBbtp #Economy #EconomicGrowth #BusinessRisk

Confidence in the macroeconomic outlook among Scottish SMEs has improved significantly in 2024, with 52% confident the economy will grow in the coming 12 months - https://lnkd.in/ezy5uaQT Find out more in our latest Business Barometer. #CloseBrothersAssetFinance #BusinessBarometer #Scotland #SupportingSMEs