ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Stats SA’s quarterly employment numbers to cast light on wage growth
Producer inflation expected to keep slowing, remaining modest for the rest of the year
23 September 2019 - 05:10
In a light week on the economic data calendar, the main highlights will be the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator, producer inflation and the latest job-creation numbers — all of which are likely to reflect a subdued path for the economy.
First up on Wednesday will be the leading business cycle indicator for July. In June the indicator dashed any hopes of a near-term economic recovery when it declined by 2.8%. It was the ninth consecutive month in which the indicator had posted a year-on-year decline...
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