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Inflation Expectations 2018 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Mar 28 2018 4:10PM
Inflation expectations for both 2018 and 2019 declined across all social groups relative to the previous quarter. The average for 2018 declined from 5.7% to 5.2% and for 2019 from 5.9% to 5.3%. Inflation is expected to edge up marginally to 5.4% in 2020.
read moreInflation expectations for both 2018 and 2019 declined across all social groups relative to the previous quarter. The average for 2018 declined from 5.7% to 5.2% and for 2019 from 5.9% to 5.3%. Inflation is expected to edge up marginally to 5.4% in 2020.
FNB Civil Confidence Index 2018 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Mar 26 2018 7:54AM
After gaining 4 points in 2017Q4, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to a record low of 12 in 2018Q1. The current index level means that close to ninety per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
read moreAfter gaining 4 points in 2017Q4, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to a record low of 12 in 2018Q1. The current index level means that close to ninety per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index 2018Q1
Last updated: Mar 19 2018 7:35AM
After falling to 31 in 2017Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index gained 12 points to register a level of 43 in 2018Q1. The higher confidence is supported by the underlying activity indices with the sharp improvement in non-residential main contractor
read moreAfter falling to 31 in 2017Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index gained 12 points to register a level of 43 in 2018Q1. The higher confidence is supported by the underlying activity indices with the sharp improvement in non-residential main contractor activity especially encouraging.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index 2018Q1
Last updated: Mar 14 2018 11:52AM
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) jumped by 11 points from 34 in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 45 in the first quarter of 2018. An increase of such magnitude is rare: since 1975, the BCI rose by 11 points or more on only 15 occasions. If sustained,
read moreThe RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) jumped by 11 points from 34 in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 45 in the first quarter of 2018. An increase of such magnitude is rare: since 1975, the BCI rose by 11 points or more on only 15 occasions. If sustained, the first quarter rise implies a much-improved economic growth performance this year and next, relative to 2017’s 1.3% GDP expansion.
FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index 2017Q4
Last updated: Jan 30 2018 4:01PM
Having slumped from -5 in the first quarter of 2017 to -9 during the second quarter, the FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) remained low at -8 index points in the fourth quarter of 2017. Consumer are slightly more positive about the outlook for the
read moreHaving slumped from -5 in the first quarter of 2017 to -9 during the second quarter, the FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) remained low at -8 index points in the fourth quarter of 2017. Consumer are slightly more positive about the outlook for the domestic economy, but remain downbeat with respect to their own financial position. Low consumer confidence levels point to a low willingness to spend among consumers.
Inflation Expectations 2017 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Jan 18 2018 1:37PM
Although average inflation expectations for 2018 declined marginally from 5.8% in the third quarter to 5.7% in the fourth quarter, the overall result conceals big changes among the various social groups.
read moreAlthough average inflation expectations for 2018 declined marginally from 5.8% in the third quarter to 5.7% in the fourth quarter, the overall result conceals big changes among the various social groups.
FNB Civil Confidence Index 2017 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Dec 14 2017 7:56AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 4 points to register a level of 19 in 2017Q4. This lifts the index from the 17-year low recorded in 2017Q3. Despite the slight uptick in confidence, growth in construction activity slowed further in the quarter.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 4 points to register a level of 19 in 2017Q4. This lifts the index from the 17-year low recorded in 2017Q3. Despite the slight uptick in confidence, growth in construction activity slowed further in the quarter.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index 2017Q4
Last updated: Dec 7 2017 7:36AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to 31 in 2017Q4, from 35 in 2017Q3. This marks the lowest confidence since 2012Q3. Despite the fall in confidence, on balance, activity was broadly unchanged compared to 2017Q3, albeit still weak.
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to 31 in 2017Q4, from 35 in 2017Q3. This marks the lowest confidence since 2012Q3. Despite the fall in confidence, on balance, activity was broadly unchanged compared to 2017Q3, albeit still weak.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index 2017Q4
Last updated: Nov 28 2017 11:43AM
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) essentially flatlined at 34 in the fourth quarter. While this is an improvement on the seven and a half-year low of 29 in the second quarter, sentiment clearly remained depressed.
read moreThe RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) essentially flatlined at 34 in the fourth quarter. While this is an improvement on the seven and a half-year low of 29 in the second quarter, sentiment clearly remained depressed.
FNB Civil Confidence Index 2017 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 27 2017 7:28AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 13 points to register a level of 15 in 2017Q3. This marks the lowest confidence since mid-2000. In all, confidence has lost a cumulative 37 index points over the last year.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 13 points to register a level of 15 in 2017Q3. This marks the lowest confidence since mid-2000. In all, confidence has lost a cumulative 37 index points over the last year.