ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Retail boost could steer SA away from a recession
Economists expect growth of 2% in June for the sector
11 August 2019 - 18:55
A rebound in economic growth in the second quarter of the year will likely see SA avert its second recession in two years.
Stats SA figures are expected to show a slight boost in the retail sector, which would give the economy enough room to avoid another contraction. Economists polled by Bloomberg expect the sector to have recorded growth of 2% in June...
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