South Africa’s debt already priced for junk as growth slows

An expected cut in South Africa’s credit ratings to “junk” grade is already being priced in by investors who are increasingly shunning the country’s financial assets. Africa’s most industrialised economy is seen at risk of losing its investment-grade status because of persistently weak growth and large deficits. Many investors are also unhappy with President Jacob … Continue reading South Africa’s debt already priced for junk as growth slows