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The FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dropped from a 15-month high of -7 in the first quarter of 2026 to -19 in the second quarter. The 12-point decline in consumer confidence indicates a notable reduction in consumers' willingness to spend as higher domestic fuel costs weighed on household budgets, particularly the high- and middle-income groups. These dynamics are likely to lead to a quarter-on-quarter contraction in real consumer spending during the second quarter of 2026, with discretionary spending expected to face substantial downward pressure.
Against the backdrop of surging fuel costs and a subsequent resurgence of inflationary pressures in the broader economy, and tighter monetary policy. Business confidence among retailers continued to fade into the second quarter, falling by five percentage points (% pts) to 31%.
The release calendar will be updated each quarter. Please note that these dates may change.
Tuesday
2 June 2026
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI)
Wednesday
10 June 2026
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index
Thursday
11 June 2026
Absa Manufacturing Survey
Tuesday
23 June 2026
FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)
Thursday
25 June 2026
Other Services Survey
Monday
22 June 2026
Retail Survey
Friday
26 June 2026
FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index
Tuesday
30 June 2026
Inflation Expectations Survey
Friday
26 June 2026
Building Cost Report (BCIS)
The first working day of each month
Absa PMI
The first working day of each month
Update
The first week of each month
Trends
Every Friday
BER Weekly
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