南非经季节性调整的Absa采购经理人指数(PMI)从3月份的48.7降至2025年4月的44.7,表明该国工厂活动连续第六个月收缩,整体大幅收缩。调查对象表示,全球贸易紧张局势、国内政治不确定性、降雨过多以及计划停电的恢复是负面情绪的主要驱动因素。Absa表示:“由于增值税事件和政府内部公开的分歧,全球关税的发展和当地政治的不确定性可能会影响市场情绪。”。
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for South Africa dropped to 44.7 in April 2025 from 48.7 in March, indicating the sixth consecutive month of contraction in the country's factory activity and sharp overall. Survey respondents cited global trade tensions, domestic political uncertainty, excessive rainfall, and the return of scheduled power cuts as key drivers of negative sentiment. "Global tariff developments and local political uncertainty because of the VAT saga and open disagreements within the government likely weighed on sentiment," Absa said.