# The Bureau for Economic Research says South Africa’s economic recovery has lost momentum as business confidence falls sharply between April and June. Its latest business confidence index shows firms are becoming more cautious, with many delaying investment and expansion plans due to rising fuel prices, global uncertainty, and weaker demand. The slowdown reflects hesitation rather than a collapse. According to the bureau, local problems like poor service delivery and weak infrastructure are also affecting confidence.
Bureau for Economic Research says SA’s economic recovery has lost momentum