Survey shows new caution among South African businesses after global shocks hit sentiment

Data releases to gauge business sentiment, monetary policy outlook and risks to growth

Survey shows new caution among South African businesses after global shocks hit sentiment

South African business confidence has sharply declined in the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to the…

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