South African Manufacturing Production YoY (Dec) Y/Y -1.4% (Prev. -1.0%, Rev. From -1%)

The South African manufacturing production figure shows a year-over-year decline of -1.4%, which is worse than the previous read of -1.0% and indicates a downward revision from -1%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Feb 2026, 11:20 UTCOn the live feed at 11:00 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This miss could signal continued weaknesses in the manufacturing sector, suggesting potential implications for economic growth forecasts and monetary policy considerations. Traders should watch how this data intersects with broader global economic trends and risk appetite in the region.

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