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The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) edged down by 1 point to 38 in the third quarter of 2026, little changed from the 39 recorded in the second quarter. The latest result suggests that the sharp eight-point decline in confidence recorded in the second quarter has neither deepened nor been reversed. Overall, business sentiment remains subdued, with firms still awaiting renewed impetus to lift confidence and activity.
The BER’s Retail Survey shows business confidence amongst retailers more than reversed its second-quarter decline, rising by 9 points to 40% in the third quarter of 2026. Confidence is now back in line with its long-term average.
The release calendar will be updated each quarter. Please note that these dates may change.
Wednesday
2 September 2026
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI)
Thursday
10 September 2026
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index
Tuesday
15 September 2026
Absa Manufacturing Survey
Thursday
17 September 2026
FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)
Tuesday
22 September 2026
Other Services Survey
Tuesday
8 September 2026
Retail Survey
Friday
25 September 2026
FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index
Wednesday
16 September 2026
Inflation Expectations Survey
Monday
5 October 2026
Building Cost Report (BCIS)
The first working day of each month
Absa PMI
The first working day of each month
Update
The first week of each month
Trends
Every Friday
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