Flash Briefing: Robust action needed - IMF on SA; Vehicle sales, PMI disappoint; Rand's rosy outlook; PP YouTube's Pravin

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In today's business headlines:
The IMF says South Africa needs to take “robust actions” to reduce its fiscal deficit and reverse the increase in public debt;
The Absa purchasing managers’ index (PMI) has dropped again in May after a slight rise in April;
South African vehicle sales fall again;
The rand ended slightly firmer and the Bloomberg year-end forecast looks rosy;
The Public Protector fires another salvo at Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Jun 2019 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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