FirstRand Limited is trading 7.3% down at €4.68 following a sharp decline in sentiment tied to its Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) survey results.

  • The quarterly business confidence index fell eight points to 39, marking its weakest level according to the latest source data.
  • The downward move appears specifically tied to this company-linked macro readout, as no earnings releases or deal announcements were reported.
  • Market sentiment was impacted by the index drop despite the absence of any specific analyst downgrades or broader market catalysts.