Matt Quigley's Profile

Matt Quigley writes the weekly economic preview for the Mail & Guardian.

His blog on the South African economy can be found at www.thoughtleader.co.za/mattquigley

Brics' sabres rattle as global currency war heats up

The US is escalating the risks of a currency war, Brics nations say. Matt Quigley explores the consequences if the US doesn't "knock it off".

The economic week ahead: This may hurt a little

This week will bring key data on US jobs and manufacturing figures from around the world. With few exceptions, economists are not optimistic.

JSE provides new international investment options

Brics members -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- are expected to begin cross-listing financial products.

The week ahead: Global confidence and local rates

Snapshots of EU and US consumer sentiment are due this week, but all eyes in SA will be on the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision on Thursday.

Zimbabwe's inflation figures don't add up

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 4.3% in February, according to official statistics.

The economic week ahead: Global data, Greek debt

Are SA firms becoming more optimistic? Can Greece avoid a debt default? Has China tamed inflation? Matt Quigley considers the global economy.
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