South African markets have enjoyed a stellar start to 2013. Equities have surged to new record highs, while bond markets have shrugged off recent ratings downgrades. But while the markets have rallied, the economy remains sluggish. In this Watch, we explain why despite the early optimism, we expect South Africa’s economy to struggle this year.
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