Manufacturing activity deteriorates sharply as cautious households and businesses curb spending, while higher fuel costs pile pressure on producers. South African manufacturing sentiment deteriorated as a slowdown in production momentum weighed on output and local demand came under pressure. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Manufacturing activity deteriorates sharply as cautious households and businesses curb spending, while higher fuel costs pile pressure on producers.S1

• South African manufacturing sentiment deteriorated as a slowdown in production momentum weighed on output and local demand came under pressure.S2