In the last quarter of 2023, Standard Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reported a decline in Mozambique’s private sector economic activity. The PMI is a key indicator of economic health. Scores above 50.0 indicate business improvement, while below 50.0 suggest decline. In December, the PMI fell to 48.4, indicating a contraction for the second consecutive […]
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