Africa, inflation

South Africa inflation ticks up but rate cut still seen next week
South Africa's inflation rate rose for the second month in a row in December but by less than expected, with analysts saying the central bank was still likely to deliver another interest rate cut next week.
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.
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 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.
Rand Drop Won’t Derail South African Inflation Plans, Policymaker Says
A policymaker at South Africa’s central bank downplayed the potential impact of the rand’s recent weakness on inflation, in remarks ahead of its rate-setting meeting later this month.
Words on wealth: what to expect from South Africa's financial markets in 2025
Investment experts express cautious optimism for South Africa's financial markets in 2025, highlighting the impact of global economic conditions and local developments.
South African rand stable ahead of inflation, retail sales data
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South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
South Africa's economic outlook is better this year than last, but the inflation picture is more muddied as risks abound, its ...
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Prices are up in South Africa – with a warning of more to come
The latest data from Stats SA showed that inflation ticked up in December 2024—and consumers should expect the trend to ...
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SA inflation rate remains favourable despite fuel price hikes
Economists say South Africa’s inflation rate remains favourable despite fuel price increases over the past few months.
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Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe
Low consumer inflation may generally signal a less challenging environment for cost containment, but the construction sector ...
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Triple-blow price hikes for South Africa
Auditing and consultation firm PwC has warned South African households to expect a trifecta of price increases this year, with the first blow coming soon. In the group’s first Economic Outlook report ...
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Consumer Price Inflation edged higher in Dec to 3%, reveals Stats SA
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the latest figures on Wednesday morning, including the average inflation for last ...