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South Africa walks mining tightrope
Despite some concessions, the draft charter still has provisions that investors find unpalatable
SA producer-price inflation accelerates in August
The cost of manufacturing goods in South Africa rose higher in August than last month, meaning more pressure on consumer prices.
The economic week ahead: Balancing hope and fear
Investor fears over rising food and fuel prices will set the tone for economic data releases from the US, Europe, India and South Africa this week.
PPI quickens to 9,4% in June
South Africa's producer inflation quickened to 9,4% year-on-year in June from 6,8% in May, official data showed on Thursday.
March PPI quickens, rates outlook unchanged
SA's factory gate inflation accelerated for the eighth straight month to March, slightly below expectations but showing price pressures are building.
January producer inflation at 2,7%
South Africa's producer inflation accelerated to a faster-than-expected 2,7% year-on-year in January from 0,7% in December.
August PPI inflation at -4%
South Africa's producer price inflation stood at -4% year-on-year in August compared with -3,8% in July, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.
March PPI up 5,3% y/y
South Africa's producer price index (PPI) rose by 5,3% year-on-year (y/y) in March from 7,3% y/y in February.
March PPI seen at 5,5% y/y
South Africa's producer price index (PPI) is expected to have increased in March at 5,5% year-on-year (y/y) from the 7,3% y/y seen in February.
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