inflation, South Africa

South African inflation drops sharply, paving way for more rate cuts
South Africa's inflation dropped sharply in September, hitting its lowest level in more than three years and bolstering expectations for another interest rate cut by the central bank next month. Annual consumer price inflation slowed to 3.
South Africa's Inflation Drops to 3.8% in September: Implications for Monetary Policy
South Africas Inflation Overview South Africas headline consumer inflation decreased to 3.8% year-on-year in September, down from 4.4% in August, as reported by the national statistics agency on Wednesday.
South African Inflation Eases To 3.8%, Lowest In 42 Months
South Africa's consumer price inflation eased more than expected in September to the lowest level in three-and-a-half years, largely
South Africa's inflation falls slightly more than expected in September
South Africa's headline consumer inflation fell slightly more than expected in September, to 3.8% year on year from 4.4% in August , data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday.
Big interest rate cut on the cards for South Africa
Economists expect good news for inflation today – with some expecting an even bigger cut to interest rates in November.
South Africa Food Insecurity Deepened Last Year as Inflation Bit
The number of people in South Africa able to meet their minimum nutritional needs slipped last year, as a weak economy and inflationary pressures hit households and deepened food insecurity.
South Africa could lower inflation target at little cost, c.bank governor says
South Africa's central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said on Thursday that the country could move to a lower inflation target at little cost.
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South African rand little changed; CPI data in focus
The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, before the release of local consumer inflation figures ...
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Inflation dips below 4% for the first time in over three years
South Africa’s annual inflation rate fell below 4% for the first time in more than three years, bolstering the case for ...
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Inflation cools to 3.8% in September
In September, the annual inflation rate of goods was 3.3%, down from 4.4% in August 2024; services was 4.4%, down from 4.5% ...
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Boost for domestic worker salaries in South Africa
The latest inflation data from Stats SA shows that domestic workers are getting ‘richer’ following an incredibly tough number ...
South African rand slips as investors eye inflation data
South Africa's rand slipped against a stronger dollar on Monday, as investor focus shifts towards local inflation figures due ...
Inflation rate dips to lowest level in 3.5 years as transport costs ease
Consumer prices in South Africa have plummeted to the lowest level in 3-and-a-half years, dipping below 4% year-on-year as ...