A giant amongst economists: Cees Bruggemans passes away

Flags are flying at half mast in economic circles this morning as the news of Cees Bruggemans passing filters through. Bruggemans, the media’s go-to economist for many years, passed away earlier after a battle with cancer.

Rethinking Ta-Ta-Tantrums

In his latest offering, Cees Bruggemans observes global bond structures, and their development in the last few years. Should they be called tantrums at all?

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SA’s economy and society: Quietly riding at anchor  

“Storm-tossed, demasted, rudderless, dissolute” come to mind as key phrases for Cees Bruggemans when trying to grapple with the directionless nature of South Africa’s economy and society at present. Read more here.

Rand prospects are fed linked

Cees Bruggemans has written a post on the recent rand/ dollar fluctuations. Read more on his expert opinion here.

Cees Bruggemans: Does it need to make sense?

Not everything in life makes sense – especially when it comes to politics. Find out what Cees Bruggemans has to say about the EFF – a popular force to be reckoned with.