Economy

Business Day TV caught up with sherpa Cas Coovadia to find out how a year of work is shaping the summit’s theme of inclusive growth and shared prosperity through global co-operation.

Record levels of short-term loans highlight financial strain

Nearly half of respondents to the survey are bracing for a decline in trade conditions

Nonfinancial corporations have reserves of R1.8-trillion they are loath to spend

Discussion takes place as SA hosts the G20 Summit and associated B20 engagement

Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, previews the economic week ahead in local and global markets.

Moody's cautions that long-term stability depends on growth, discipline and reform

Global demand, improved port efficiency and better commodity prices drive performance

Economists flag increasing global confidence in SA's fiscal policies and reforms

Central bank will begin policy fine-tuning around newly affirmed 3% inflation target

First rating upgrade from the agency since 2005 puts S&P in line with Moody’s for the first time in years

Treasury’s commitment to fiscal discipline, inflation targeting, and reduced borrowing signals macroeconomic prudence, though Fitch flags risks to revenue and growth forecasts

Sim Tshabalala highlights improving public finances and infrastructure investment

Progress is due to co-ordinated action with the police, business and public entities

Business Day TV spoke with Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity SA