Bureau Of Economic Research
latest news & developmentsCash-strapped consumers still spending on clothing and footwear
Clothing and footwear have been the largest contributor to retail trade since October 2022
Bleak outlook for South Africa’s struggling retail sector
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns
Climate change slightly more of a priority for chief executives, says Pwc survey
But 27% of the chief executives canvassed report being ‘not concerned at all’ or ‘not very concerned’ about climate change
The budget-balancing act takes centre stage
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has the difficult task of kick-starting a stalled economy while also cutting on spending
Covid caution infects investors
The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth
Nupsaw rejects public sector wage deal
Nupsaw general secretary Success Mataitsane said the union “rejects this agreement with the contempt it deserves”
PSA not budging as government, unions agree to above-inflation wage hikes
The PSA which represents 238 000 members is sticking to its demand for 10% raises across the board and balloted its members this week towards a strike
SA purchasing managers’ index rises to four-month high
Results show manufacturing has rebounded, but the outlook for the sector is expected to remain challenging.
Consumer confidence drops sharply
The consumer confidence index plunged seven points in the third quarter of 2011 as sentiment about the economy worsened.
SA growth recovery expected to continue
South Africa’s growth recovery is expected to continue, the Bureau of Economic Research said on Monday.
Consumer confidence declines
Consumer confidence declined further during the third quarter of 2007, according to First National Bank and Stellenbosch University’s Bureau of Economic Research’s consumer…