Indonesian fuel hike under certain conditions
Indonesia's parliament voted on Saturday to give the government authority to raise subsidised fuel prices under certain conditions.
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Eurozone inflation slows, but less than expected
Inflation in the eurozone has slowed in March but not by as much as expected due to rising oil prices and the European Central Bank's reviving growth.
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Tanzania president sees better inflation by June 2012
Tanzania expects its inflation rate to fall to single digits by June from 19.2% it was at in November, also hoping for 7% economic growth.
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PPI figures raise hope for lower inflation
The Producer Price Index lowers the trajectory for inflation expectations on the production side and early next year could see single digits.
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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.
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Inflation and retail data indicate consumer recovery
Increases in inflation and retail sales figures point to a steadily recovering consumer, which bodes well for the South African economy.
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Rates steady in spite of rand's freefall
The Reserve Bank kept interest rates steady on Thursday, after a sharp overnight depreciation of the rand and amid darkening expectations.
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Rising inflation sees SA economy treading lightly
While the Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, economists warn that inflation will further pressurise the country's economy.
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SA Reserve Bank leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%
In line with market expectations, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the repo rate will stay at 5.5%, its lowest level in 30 years.
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SA economy pays high price for wage raises
Labour protests sweeping South Africa are stoking worries about inflation and dealing blows to the long-term prospects of the country's economy.
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