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Current Account Deficit

If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold
Business
/ 19 September 2021

If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold

In South Africa, a strong trade surplus, buoyed by robust commodity prices, will cushion our economy against pressure arising from US policy

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By Sarah Smit
Jitters over current account deficit
Article
/ 11 September 2014

Jitters over current account deficit

A surprise widening of the current account deficit has been attributed to the high volume of imports and dividend and interest payments.

By Lynley Donnelly
Economic week ahead: SA current account deficit
Article
/ 8 September 2014

Economic week ahead: SA current account deficit

The rand may come under pressure, the US job market is expected to continue stabilising and London’s property boom appears to be fizzling.

By Matt Quigley
Rand fluctuates ahead of current-account deficit data
Article
/ 2 December 2013

Rand fluctuates ahead of current-account deficit data

The rand was volatile as it anticipated Tuesday’s release of data on the current-account deficit.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Current-account gap widens, household spending up

South Africa’s current-account deficit widened in the third quarter, partly due to a fall in receipts after the boost from the Soccer World Cup.

By Stella Mapenzauswa and Xola Potelwa
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Article
/ 22 September 2010

World Cup spend shrinks current-account gap

Inflows related to the Soccer World Cup helped narrow South Africa’s current-account deficit to a six-year low in the second quarter.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 June 2010

SA’s current-account gap widens in first quarter

The deficit on South Africa’s current account widened more than expected in the first quarter.

By Phumza Macanda
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Article
/ 18 June 2009

SA current-account deficit widens

The deficit on South Africa’s current account widened more than expected to 7% in the first quarter of 2009.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 December 2008

SA’s trade gap swells in November

SA’s trade deficit widened to R12,1-billion in November largely due to higher vehicle imports and lower precious metals exports.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2008

Current account gap widens as global economy slows

South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 7,9% of gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2008, partly due to a slower global economy.

By Staff Reporter

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