Budget Projections and Global Economy Quiz
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What is the reason for the prolonged time it takes for ships to dock in Durban?

  • Port chaos and congestion (correct)
  • Increased energy costs
  • Inefficient rail freight services
  • High surcharges imposed by shipping companies
  • What will not be cooling, according to the text?

  • Logistics inflation (correct)
  • Consumer spending
  • Capital formation
  • Energy costs
  • Which factor contributes to a larger current account deficit, according to the text?

  • Increased government spending
  • Improvement in investment growth
  • High consumer spending
  • Decreased exports constrained by ports, rail, and energy (correct)
  • What does the Budget expect regarding household consumption?

    <p>It will decline more than estimated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is investment growth expected to contract, according to the text?

    <p>Challenging business conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the Ministers' positive outlook?

    <p>It is contradicted by numerous global contradictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Minister believe about revenue and debt costs based on the budget projections?

    <p>Revenue will be higher and debt costs will be lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the United Nations (UN) warn about the world economy?

    <p>Tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a significant role in avoiding a global recession in 2023?

    <p>Economic growth in the United States (US)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind the decline in global economy growth estimates according to the United Nations (UN)?

    <p>Tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is happening to US Inflation based on the text?

    <p>Above the 2% target at 3,4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Minister project about food and fuel inflation for 2025?

    <p>4,6% for both food and fuel inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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