Economic and Market Overview | August 2022

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Global

From inflation to recession. This was a dominant theme in macro economic analysis in July. Read more

South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to increase the repurchase rate by 0.75%, taking it to 5.5%. Read more

Market Performance

Developed Market equities and bonds rebounded strongly in July as the focus moved from rising inflation to slower economic growth. The prospect of the US Federal Reserve not raising its policy rate as much as previously thought has also added to optimism. Read more