Inflation, South Africa

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.
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 the lastest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
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.
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.
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 continue.
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.
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.
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.
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 for the year, it flagged price hikes for electricity, water and insurance as key items that will likely put pressure on consumers.
South African rand stable ahead of inflation, retail sales data
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Economists say South Africa’s inflation rate remains favourable despite fuel price increases over the past few months.
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