Today’s GDP data show that, following the contraction in Q1, the South African economy narrowly avoided entering recession in Q2. But the bigger picture is that the economy remains very weak. Output stagnated over the first half of 2014 and, looking ahead, there is little reason to expect a sharp turnaround in performance over the coming quarters.
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