South Africa Manufacturing Production (MoM)
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South African manufacturing production (Stats SA) — monthly change
Full explanation
South Africa Manufacturing Production (MoM) is the monthly percentage change in the seasonally adjusted volume of manufacturing production, published by Statistics South Africa. It is distinct from the annual (YoY) figure in the same release.
Why traders watch it
A timely read on South African factory activity and growth.
Stronger vs weaker outcomes
A stronger-than-expected reading points to firmer activity; a weaker one points the other way.
Release details
- Release frequency
- Monthly
Typical volatility
Low. Seasonally adjusted month-on-month change; do not compare directly with the unadjusted YoY figure. Load-shedding and strikes can distort single months.
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