ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Retail sales and SA credit ratings preview
Interest rates have nearly doubled and a further 100 basis point hike is expected later in the month
13 November 2022 - 16:51
September retail sales take centre stage this week and the outcome, which concludes the sector’s readings for the quarter, will give us a clearer idea of the trade sector’s likely contribution to the third quarter headline GDP number.
Credit ratings agencies Moody’s and S&P are scheduled to give an assessment of SA’s credit rating on Friday. Fitch could also do so this month, but has not disclosed a ratings review date...
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