Growth expectations get slashed, amid power cuts, dismal confidence levels and weak manufacturing data
BL PREMIUMIt is proving to be a wobbly start to the year for the economy as power cuts and record-low business confidence cast doubt on its ability to bounce back after a dismal 2019.This article is reserved for our subscribers.
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