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 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.
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.
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 Africa's November retail sales jump as consumer outlook improves
South African retail sales jumped in November as consumers benefited from last year's interest rate cuts, declining inflation and a pension reform that allowed fund members to make partial withdrawals before retirement.
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Inflation rises slightly to 3% in December 2024: What it means for SA
South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation ( CPI) rose to 3.0% in December 2024, up from 2.9% in November, according to ...
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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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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.
South Africa's focus on reforms not ratings, minister says at Davos
South Africa is focusing on implementing growth-enhancing reforms not regaining its investment-grade credit rating, which ...
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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 ...
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 ...