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Data from Financial Modeling Prep. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South AfricaManufacturing Production MoM climbed to 0.8 in March 2026
Financial Modeling PrepMonthlyReleased May 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM climbed to 0.8 in March 2026, up 2.6 from February's -1.8 reading. The print exceeded the -1.8 consensus by 2.6. The print is running well above the 12-month average of -0.08. Over the past 3 months, Manufacturing Production MoM averaged -0.63, vs -0.05 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 73rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
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0.8
Actual
-1.8
Consensus
-1.8
Previous
The May 2026 reading rose from the previous value of -1.8. Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/ZAR (Bullish USD).
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Economic Calendar - ZA Events
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | ZA | Unemployed Persons | 8.137 | 7.836 | 8.2 | 8.17 | Low |
| 09:00 | ZA | Unemployment Rate | 32.7 | 31.4 | 32.3 | 32.50 | Medium |
| 09:30 | ZA | Unemployment Rate | 32.7 | 31.4 | 32.3 | 32.50 | Medium |
| 10:30 | ZA | Unemployed Persons | 8.137 | 7.836 | 8.2 | 8.17 | Low |
| 11:00 | ZA | Manufacturing Production YoY | 0.9 | -2.3 | -1 | -0.68 | Low |
| 11:00 | ZA | Manufacturing Production MoM | 0.8 | -1.8 | -1.8 | -1.10 | Low |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 09:30 | ZA | Unemployed Persons | 7.836 | 8.2 | 8.17 | Low | |