South Africa business confidence largely unchanged in Q3, survey shows
you are currently viewing::South Africa business confidence largely unchanged in Q3, survey showsSeptember 2, 2026--South African business confidence remained largely unchanged in the third quarter of 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as companies await favourable conditions against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties stemming from the Iran war. The business confidence index recorded 38 points in the third quarter, versus 39 points in the previous quarter, according to a survey by the Rand Merchant Bank and compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research. "Overall, business sentiment remains subdued, with firms still awaiting renewed impetus to lift confidence and activity," the survey showed. Source: cnbcafrica.com |
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