Consumer Index

Consumer confidence in South Africa has climbed to its highest level in 2025, as households and businesses prepare for the holiday season amid signs of easing economic pressure, according to a quarterly survey released Tuesday by First National Bank (FNB) and conducted by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). The FNB / BER Consumer Confidence Index improved to –9 in the fourth quarter, up from –13 in the previous quarter, marking the strongest reading of…