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South Africa retail data reflects consumer purchasing power in Africa's largest economy. The above-forecast year-on-year growth may support economic momentum, while the weak month-on-month growth suggests near-term difficulties; these data influence asset valuations and interest rate forecasts for emerging markets.
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@LiveSquawk · 07/22, 06:02 PM
Event soonSouth Africa retail sales rose 2.3% year-on-year in May, beating the 1.9% estimate, but month-on-month growth slowed to 0.1% from the previous 0.9%.
South Africa retail data reflects consumer purchasing power in Africa's largest economy. The above-forecast year-on-year growth may support economic momentum, while the weak month-on-month growth suggests near-term difficulties; these data influence asset valuations and interest rate forecasts for emerging markets.