Inflation in South Africa
South Africa - Inflation
Inflation moderates in March
Consumer prices rose 0.3% in March, slowing from February’s 1.0% increase. According to the Statistical Institute, the moderation reflected lower prices for transport and easing food costs.
Inflation fell to 4.1% from February’s 4.6%, thus moving below the midpoint of the Central Bank’s 3.0%–6.0% target band. Meanwhile, core inflation inched down to 3.7% (February: 3.8%), while annual average inflation logged 4.2%, matching February’s result.
The SARB sees inflation averaging 4.7% in 2020 and 4.6% in 2021. FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast panelists see inflation averaging 4.2% in 2020, which is unchanged from last month’s estimate, and 4.7% in 2021.
South Africa - Inflation Data
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) | 6.1 | 4.6 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
South Africa Inflation Chart
Source: Statistics South Africa.
South Africa Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 8.26 | 0.29 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 13.98 | -0.21 % | Dec 31 |
| Stock Market | 0.1 | -0.44 % | Jan 06 |
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