South African rand stable after Powell's cautious comments; US inflation in focus
South Africa's rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, as markets processed U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's ...
South African rand falls after US inflation data
South Africa's rand slipped on Wednesday, after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected last month, raising ...
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South Africa inflation ticks up but rate cut still seen next week
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - 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 ...
Yahoo Finance21d
South Africa Inflation Surprise Raises Prospects of Rate Cut
(Bloomberg) -- South African inflation quickened at a slower pace than expected in December, providing room for policymakers to cut interest rates later this month. Consumer prices rose 3% from a ...
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The scoop on salary trends in South Africa
By Jeremy Bossenger of BossJansen Executive Search Declining interest rates and higher pay packages for South African employees, is resulting in more disposable income for consumers which, in turn, is ...
Business Insider21d
South Africa Inflation Climbs For Second Month, Retail Sales Growth Improves
(RTTNews) - South Africa's consumer price inflation accelerated ... The main contributors to the annual inflation rate were housing and utilities, miscellaneous goods and services, food and ...
Investing21d
South African inflation rate rises slower than expected in December
Investing.com -- The pace of inflation ... by Statistics South Africa. This slower increase may allow policymakers to reduce interest rates in the coming weeks. Consumer prices in South Africa ...
The Peninsula21d
South Africa 2024 inflation lowest in four years
Johannesburg: South Africa's annual inflation rate for 2024 dropped to 4.4 percent, the lowest level since 2020, the national statistics bureau announced Wednesday. While monthly consumer ...
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South African statistics agency updates its inflation basket
South Africa's statistics ... on upcoming inflation releases given subtle shifts in the weighting of some items. Consumer inflation currently sits at the bottom of the central bank's target range, ...
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South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
South Africa's economic outlook ... including the rand exchange rate, the global oil price and local food prices, there are "too many moving parts" to have a clear view on price pressures, he said.
Independent Online21d
Inflation eases to 4.4% in South Africa, marking the lowest rate since 2020
The average inflation rate for the year was 4,4%, down from an average of 6,0% in 2023. StatsSA has also revealed that consumer inflation ... is one of South Africa’s leading news and ...
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South African rand, stocks surge after US consumer inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 15 (Reuters) – South African assets gained on Wednesday, after a key U.S. inflation report showed consumer prices ... stance on interest rates. “Volatility is expected ...