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Commercial Property’s Uneven Comeback: What 2Q26 Tells Us About SA’s Economy

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FNB Senior Economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi unpacks the latest 2Q26 Commercial Property Insights — revealing an uneven recovery across office, retail and industrial segments. He explains why industrial property remains the standout performer, why office continues its long structural adjustment, and how moderating inflation and future rate cuts could reshape investment appetite into 2027.
20 Jul 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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