South Africa inflation rises less than expected

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.
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South Africa’s inflation shows slight increase in December
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the consumer price index (CPI), with data showing that inflation rose
Consumer inflation rises in December
Consumer inflation slightly increased to 3% in December from 2,9% in November. The Consumer price index affects the cost of an average household food basket. Statistic South Africa’s Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for Price Statistics, says the main contributors were housing and utilities at 4.4% and miscellaneous goods and services at 6.6%
South Africa Inflation Quickens Less Than Expected in December
South African inflation quickened at a slower pace than expected in December, providing room for policymakers to cut interest rates later this month.
Slowing gains in the cost-of-living point to a rate cut next week
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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.“At the end of ...
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