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‘Stronger-than-expected’ manufacturing growth, faltering business confidence
Manufacturing numbers may be up, but business confidence is low
Business confidence in building sector on five-year high
Business confidence is on the rise, according to the First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research building confidence index.
SA manufacturing rebounds to a five-month high
Helped along by a weaker rand, factory output has slowly improved over recent months.
Marcus says inflation and growth risks limit options
Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus says rising inflationary risks from a weaker rand and a slowing economy are limiting room to adjust interest rates.
Purchasing managers index rises to two-year high
The seasonally adjusted Kagiso PMI posted strong gains in February, rising by 4.7 index points to 57.9 -- the highest level since February 2010.
Consumer confidence up slightly
The consumer confidence index rose marginally by one index point for the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the Bureau for Economic Research.
Business positive for first time in three years
Business confidence in the first quarter of 2011 was positive for the first time in three years, according to an index by Rand Merchant Bank.
How retailers and consumers view the festive season
Retailers are expected to keep selling price increases down this year -- so keep your eyes peeled for discounts and affordable items.
Consumer confidence remains positive
Consumer confidence is positive for the fourth quarter of the year, according to the First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research consumer confidence index released...
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