SA business confidence improves in third quarter, but economic momentum remains sluggish

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The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index ticked upwards in the third quarter, but cautious optimism prevails as consumers remain under pressure.

Business confidence remains cautiously optimistic in South Africa. File Picture: Jeffrey Abrahams / Independent NewspapersBusiness confidence in South Africa improved in the third quarter of 2024, according to the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index , but cautious optimism prevails as consumers remain under pressure on numerous fronts.

However, economic activity remained sluggish as continued financial pressure on consumers and weak demand from export markets continued to weigh on business sentiment. South Africa’s GDP grew by just 0.4% in the second quarter, according to data released by Statistics South Africa . South African new vehicle sales saw a 4.9% year-on-year decline in August as high interest rates continued to weigh down on consumers.

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