Consumer confidence
SA consumer confidence crashes to 35-year low in second quarter - survey
The consumer confidence index (CCI) slumped to minus 33 points in the quarter after registering minus 9 points in the first quarter.
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Things could get tougher for SA consumers, says economist
Statistics South Africa released a report on Wednesday, showing an increase in retail sales which boded well for economic growth.
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SA consumer confidence recovers, survey shows
The consumer confidence index rose to 5 in the second quarter from 2 in the first quarter of 2019.
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South African consumer confidence dips further in Q1
The consumer confidence index, sponsored by First National Bank (FNB) and compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research, fell to +2 in the first quarter from +7 in the final quarter of 2018.
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Consumer confidence hits all-time high in Q1
Consumer confidence surged across all income and population groups in the period, the survey showed.
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[OPINION] SA should consider help from IMF to fix economy
Matthew Kofi Ocran says it would be better for South Africa to enter an IMF programme early before the situation becomes frantic.
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Sars: SA records trade surplus
Monday's Sars trade statistics reveal exports exceeded imports by R10.6 billion last month.
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SA consumer confidence struggles amid 48-month slump
South Africa’s consumer confidence has been subdued for the longest streak since the early 1980s.
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UK consumer spending grows at slowest rate in 3 years: Visa
In March alone, spending dropped 0.7% compared with the previous month, after being flat in February.
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Most UK employers don't plan to raise pay to match rising inflation – XpertHR
XpertHR’s figures follow official data on Tuesday that showed a stronger rise in inflation than expected.
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Jonas: SA's erratic political climate undermines business & public confidence
The deputy minister spoke at the 2016 Association of Black Securities & Investment Professionals Conference.
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Report: SA shows caution as festive spending habits shift
A report by Deloitte has revealed more South Africans will opt to buy food due to the tough economic times.
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Slight improvement in consumer confidence
The index improved by one point in the first quarter of 2014 but remains near a decade low of -8.
