Over Coffee Market & Economic Commentary | September 2025
Crescendo of Growth. South Africa’s economy grew 0.8% in Q2 2025, its strongest quarterly crescendo since Q2 2023. Pianissimo Expectations. SA inflation expectations dropped to record lows over the month.
Why Now Is the Time to Get Your Will in Order
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Over Coffee Market & Economic Commentary | August 2025
Inflation. Inflation rose to 3.5% in July, the highest in months. Employment. South African unemployment climbed to 33.2% in 2Q25, the highest since 2Q24. Bonds. South African 10-year bond yields fell to 9.6%, a seven-month low.
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