Caution tarnishes the silver lining
Despite signs of economic growth, inflation and energy fears have put a damper on South Africa's economic forecasts.
December consumer price index remains steady
South Africa's consumer price index, which was expected to have increased, has remained steady at 6.1% year-on-year in December.
SA's December inflation expected to rise
As Stats SA is due to release December's consumer price index this week, economists suggest consumer inflation is likely to have risen to 6.2%.
Spending on food and health drops
South Africans are spending less on food and health care compared to the last two years, said debit and credit card distributor Sureswipe on Friday.
Government in the CPI basket
Inflation figures came in higher than expected as businesses -- and consumers -- face a potential spate of government-controlled price increases.
Inflation expected to speed up by the end of the year
Inflation will slip out of the SA Reserve Bank's target band by the end of 2011 but will leave the repo rate unaffected, economists predict.
Chinese survey shows inflation expectations rising
Inflation expectations among urban Chinese rose in the third quarter and most think consumer prices unacceptably high, a central bank survey showed.
CPI hits highest level in June
South Africa's targeted consumer inflation quickened to its highest level in 15 months in June, but it was not in line with market expectations.
SA monetary policy could remain 'favourable'
Monetary policy may remain favourable to the economy and inflation expectations are still within the central bank's target range, says Monde Mnyande.
Consumer price index for May up at 4.6%
The increase in SA's consumer price index was 4.6% year on year in May from 4.2% year on year in April, Statistics SA has said.
Brolls says consumer spend up, but rental yields flat
Commercial property services group Broll has released its latest retail barometer for shopping centres larger than 20 000 square metres.
SA April inflation surprisingly soft at 4,2%
Annual headline inflation came in softer than expected in April, boosting views of analysts who expect interest rates to remain on hold through 2011.
Consumer inflation continues to rise in April
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) rose in April to 4,2% year on year, Statistics South Africa said on Tuesday.
SA inflation steady at 3,7%
South Africa's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 3,7% in February, within the government's target range of 3% to 6%.
CPI ticks up to 3,4% in October
South Africa's targeted consumer inflation quickened slightly to 3,4% year-on-year in October from 3,2% in September, data showed on Wednesday.
SA inflation slows to new five-year low
South Africa's consumer inflation slowed beyond market expectations to a five-year low in September.
Consumer inflation at four-year low
SA's targeted measure of annual consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in July, backing the case for an interest-rate cut on September 9.
SA consumer inflation slows further
South Africa's consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, official data showed on Wednesday.
June inflation slows to 6,9%
South Africa's targeted consumer inflation slowed sharply to 6,9% year-on-year in June, below expectations, from 8% in May.
