South African GDP Contracts in Q3 After Four Successive Quarters of Growth

South African GDP Contracts in Q3 After Four Successive Quarters of Growth https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2021/12/07/South-African-GDP-Contracts-in-Q3-After-Four-Successive-Quarters-of-Growth-RS.html South African GDP contracted by 1.5% for Q3 as manufacturing, trade and accommodation industries led the decline

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South African GDP Contracts in Q3 After Four Successive Quarters of Growth

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