Consumer confidence in South Africa drops to historic lows: index.

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Despite the lifting of almost all Covid restrictions and improved business sentiment, the FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) plunged to -25 in the second quarter of 2022, having already slipped from -9 to -13 index points during the first quarter of 2022.

Consumer confidence surveys provide regular assessments of consumer attitudes and expectations and are used to evaluate economic trends and prospects. The surveys are designed to explore why changes in consumer expectations occur and how these changes influence consumer spending and saving decisions.
29 Jun 2022 5AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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