January PPI slows to 9,2%
South Africa's producer price inflation slowed to 9,2% year-on-year (y/y) in January from 11% in December, below expectations.
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Reserve Bank cuts repo rate by 100 basis points
The South African Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee on Thursday decided to reduce the repo rate by 100 basis points to 10,5%.
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New inflation index lower, offers hint for rates
South Africa's price growth was lower in December under a new, re-weighted index, though the fall was less than expected.
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Consumer inflation drops further
Consumer inflation eased further in December, Stats SA said on Wednesday, raising the chance of a 100 basis points cut in the repo rate next month.
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More rate cuts in 2009, economists predict
With both inflation falling and the economy weak, the Reserve Bank will have ample scope to cut interest rates next year, Nedbank said on Wednesday.
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SA inflation eases further
Consumer inflation eased further for a third consecutive month in November, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.
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Survey: SA economic confidence at 19-month high
SA economic confidence surged to a 19-month high in November, a survey showed on Thursday, although overall output growth should remain sluggish.
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Mboweni: Inflation outlook improves
SA's inflation outlook has improved and it is hoped that an easing since August is the start of a consistent downward trend.
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CPIX slows to 12,4%
SA's targeted CPIX inflation slowed for the second consecutive month to 12,4% year-on-year in October from 13% in September, slightly below forecasts.
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Manuel sees no recession but inflation to fall
S is not facing a recession, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said on Tuesday, despite major industrialised countries slipping into negative growth.
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