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South Africa’s fourth-quarter GDP falls 1.8%
South Africa
First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 12:02 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
South Africa’s GDP was revised downward, with reports stating that the economy contracted 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2008.
SO WHAT?
A sharp quarterly contraction signals significant economic weakness, though the report concerns a historical period.
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