Economic week ahead: A great deal of talk
Stock markets, which have been pushing to record levels as central banks flooded the world with cash, stumbled last week.
'New' CPI more exposed to power and fuel costs
New weightings show that oil and electricity will continue to dictate the inflation trajectory.
Economic week ahead: China's GDP, EU summit and US earnings
China's latest growth figures, an EU summit and earnings reports from some of America's largest companies will dominate the global economy this week.
The economic week ahead: Europe to the fore
With no big policy meetings and few major data releases scheduled this week, global markets will take their cues from Europe, writes Matt Quigley.
Much goes into tracking cost of living
The consumer price index is as good as it gets and it cannot be dismissed lightly, writes Patrick Kelly, from StatsSA.
Relief for consumers is not good news for the economy
Consumer price inflation slowed markedly in May, reaching 5.7% year on year thanks mainly to an unexpected drop in some food prices.
Headline inflation for April at 6.1%
The headline inflation rate for April 2012 was 6.1%, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.
Rwanda's urban inflation driven higher by food prices
The consumer price index for urban areas in Rwanda has risen by almost 3% due and this has been attributed partly to higher food prices.
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%.
November consumer price index up 0.1%
South Africa's consumer price index, expected to lift to 0.2%, has increased by 0.1% in November, settling at 6.1% for November.
Why your inflation rate is higher than the official CPI
What exactly in my so-called basket is only costing me 5.3% more than the official CPI figure?
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.
Gordhan says inflation remains persistent
Inflation in SA remains "highly persistent" although pressures have been contained by weak demand and a relatively strong rand, says Pravin Gordhan.
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.
March inflation at nine-month high on food prices
South Africa's headline consumer inflation accelerated more than expected to a nine-month high in March, mainly driven by higher food prices.
Jargon Buster: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Confused by the difference between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Production Price Index (PPI)? Read on.
December CPI slows to 3,5%
South Africa's targeted consumer inflation slowed to 3,5% year-on-year in December from 3,6% in November, official data showed on Wednesday.
Experts differ on inflation
There is a sharp divide between those economists who view the jump in oil and food prices as part of a trend that will bring higher inflation.
Consumer inflation above expectations on fuel prices
South Africa's targeted consumer inflation quickened slightly more than expected in November.
