inflation, South Africa

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: January Rate Cut Likely As South Africa Inflation Slows
South Africa's inflation rose to 3% in December 2024 from 2.9% in November, falling short of the 3.2% expected by economists, according to Statistics South Africa. The slower-than-anticipated increase strengthens expectations of a 25 basis-point interest rate cut at the South African Reserve Bank's monetary policy meeting on January 30.
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.
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.
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.
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Rand Drop Won’t Derail South African Inflation Plans, Policymaker Says
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South Africa's November retail sales jump as consumer outlook improves
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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.