South Africa inflation rises less than expected

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.
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 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 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: CPI Increases in December
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024.
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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