South Africa, Inflation

South Africa inflation ticks up but rate cut still seen next week
South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose to 3.0% year on year in December from 2.9% in November , data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday.
Inflation eases to 4.4% in South Africa, marking the lowest rate since 2020
StatsSA has reported that the average inflation rate for 2024 has dropped to 4.4%, the lowest level since 2020.
South Africa 2024 Inflation Lowest In Four Years
South Africa's annual inflation rate for 2024 dropped to 4.4 percent, the lowest level since 2020, the national statistics bureau announced Wednesday.
South Africa inflation rises less than expected in December
South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose less than expected in December, to 3.0% year on year from 2.9% in November, data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday. In month-on-month terms inflation was at 0.
Another rate cut likely on muted South African inflation
Inflation came in lower than expected for December, with another interest rate cut next week now seen as likely.
South Africa Inflation Climbs For Second Month, Retail Sales Growth Improves
South Africa's consumer price inflation accelerated for a second straight month in December and retail sales growth improved again in
South African rand stable after inflation, retail sales data
South Africa's rand was stable on Wednesday, after data showing domestic inflation rose less than expected last month and November retail sales jumped.At 1502 GMT, the rand traded at 18.50 against the U.
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SA inflation rate remains favourable despite fuel price hikes
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Triple-blow price hikes for South Africa
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Trump Tariffs Pose Inflation Risk, South Africa’s Kganyago Says
South African central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that US protectionist policies are potentially inflationary and ...