ARTICLES RELATING TO CPI

Inflation to keep rates in check

2013-05-22 22:11

The higher than expected consumer price index of 5.9% for April will likely not push the South African Reserve Bank to hike interest rates, economists say.

October inflation quickens to 5.6%

2012-11-21 10:41

Headline consumer inflation has risen to 5.6% year-on-year in October, placing a lid on hopes for another interest rate cut.

Mageu, tablet computers in inflation count

2012-11-06 15:20

More households are buying mageu, feta cheese, energy-saving bulbs and tablet computers, goods that will now form part of the CPI basket, says Statistics SA.

Less pressure for rates rise as CPI slows

2012-03-22 16:39

SA's consumer inflation unexpectedly dropped in February, giving the Reserve Bank more leeway to keep interest rates at a historic low for for longer.

Consumer inflation edges up to 6.3%

2012-02-22 10:37

SA's consumer price index, which is used by the Reserve Bank for its inflation target, continued to rise in January.

SA factory gate prices ease

2011-12-15 12:12

Price inflation at SA's farms, factories and mines slowed to 10.1% in November compared to a year ago.

Rand fragile, bonds weak

2011-11-24 09:34

The rand is firm but vulnerable against the dollar, while yields on 15-year bonds hit a 7-month high amid a shift to safe haven debt as eurozone debt fears escalate.

CPI, retail sales data dim rate cut hopes

2011-10-19 16:30

A recovery in consumer spending and higher than expected consumer inflation has dampened the chance of a rate cut, says some analysts.

Bonds firm, CPI 'boosts' sentiment

2011-10-19 12:40

Bonds were firm in noon trade. A local trader said: "The fact that CPI wasn't a bad number and there were no nasty surprises, improved sentiment."

Rand still vulnerable against dollar

2011-08-24 09:28

The rand has weakened against the dollar and is likely to remain under pressure, given the uncertainty prevailing in global markets.

SA factory orders hit two-year low

2011-08-01 11:22

South Africa's purchasing managers' index fell again in July, in line with weaker factory activity in China and Europe.

BER raises SA growth forecast

2011-07-26 11:51

The Bureau for Economic Research says it expects SA's growth to rise to 3.8%.

SA food prices won't escape spike

2011-06-08 07:29

Food prices are bound to rise in line with global trends, says Greta Steyn.

Retail sales hit speed bump

2011-05-17 13:42

Growth in retail sales in March was slightly lower than expected, indicating continued pressure among consumers.

Factory outlook remains stable

2011-05-03 11:35

A key survey of purchasing managers in April shows that manufacturing production remained robust and demand for factory goods was still high.

JSE falls amid fears over China growth

2011-04-15 13:36

The JSE is modestly lower as investors digested the latest Chinese inflation data and remained cautious ahead of the release of US consumer price index figures.

Longer-dated bonds tad weaker

2011-03-25 12:28

SA longer-dated bonds were a touch weaker in midday trade, while other major bonds were mostly flat.

Bonds remain firm as traders await MPC

2011-03-23 13:29

SA bonds were firmer in midday trade after February's consumer price index came out in line with market expectations.

Bonds firm ahead of CPI data

2011-03-23 09:40

South African bonds were firmer in early trade on Wednesday ahead of key consumer price index data.

Retail sales growth disappoints

2011-03-16 13:38

Retail sales, a key driver of SA's economic growth, increased at a slower-than-expected pace in January, indicating consumers are still cautious.

Bonds remain firm on rand and CPI

2011-02-16 17:23

SA bonds remained firm in late trade on the back of a stronger rand and a relief rally after CPI data came in better than market expectation.

Brace for food price shock, Africa warned

2011-02-10 10:44

Although African countries have been shielded from the latest food price spikes, the IMF and World Bank are warning that price volatility will last.

Inflation to stay in range: Investec

2011-01-05 12:38

Investec says consumer inflation is likely to remain within the Reserve Bank's target band.

Inflation sits near bottom of range

2010-12-14 11:50

Consumer inflation increased only marginally in November, keeping it close to record lows.

 

Bonds softer on weaker rand

2013-02-04 12:37

The bond market was softer in midday trade on a weaker rand, with the release of the new consumer price index having no effect on the bond market.

US CPI rises on jump in shelter cost

2012-11-15 18:17

US consumer prices rose in October as the cost of shelter surged by the most in over four years, while gasoline prices fell in a boost for consumer spending power.

CPI in target eases rates hike pressure

2012-04-18 18:00

SA's consumer inflation slowed in March to within the Reserve Bank's target range, taking off some of the urgency on raising interest rates soon.

SA factory gate prices ease

2012-02-23 12:13

The producer price index edged down to 8.9% in December as sharp rises in food prices moderated.

Uptick seen in SA consumer inflation

2012-01-16 14:23

SA's consumer price index is expected to rise to 6.2% in December, according to a Reuters poll.

Consumer inflation hits 20-month high

2011-12-14 17:51

South Africa's targeted consumer inflation breached the central bank's 3% to 6% target in November as expected.

Stats SA to modify CPI, PPI weightings

2011-11-17 11:45

Statistics SA says it will revise both the consumer and inflation baskets more regularly to reflect consumer expenditure trends and changes at production level.

Rand remains firmer against dollar

2011-10-19 12:46

The rand remained firmer against the dollar in noon trade as it tracked a euro that held on to gains ahead of this weekend's European summit.

Bonds firm in quiet trade

2011-10-17 12:32

South African bonds remained firm in midday play. A trader noted that market conditions were "very quiet".

House price growth stalls - report

2011-08-03 15:09

House price growth lost momentum in July, dipping from 2.9% to 2.4% year-on-year in June according to Standard Bank's report on residential property prices.

Factory gate prices climb higher

2011-07-28 12:11

Prices at SA's factories, mines and farms rose more than expected in May, indicating a higher outlook for inflation.

Rate hike looms as inflation quickens

2011-06-22 12:08

Higher food and fuel prices have driven consumer inflation higher, boosting chances the Reserve Bank may increase interest rates later this year.

SA eyes robust first-quarter growth: BER

2011-05-27 11:20

The Bureau for Economic Research says it expects first-quarter growth of 4.3%, although expansion is likely to be unbalanced this year.

Bonds flat; eye CPI and auction

2011-05-17 09:53

Bonds are flat in early trade, ahead of key consumer inflation index data and the weekly government bond auction.

Food prices push CPI higher

2011-04-20 11:07

Consumer inflation accelerated more than expected to a nine-month high in March, mainly driven by higher food prices.

Pull the other one!

2011-04-14 00:00

Sorry, unless you crack the National Lottery jackpot, become the beneficiary of an unexpected inheritance or get a huge promotion with the attached salary increase sometime soon, your standard of living is about to plummet.

Inflation stays at lower end of band

2011-03-23 10:32

Consumer inflation in February stayed unchanged from January, in line with economists' expectations.

Banking on the future

2011-03-22 22:57

Can Gill Marcus maintain the balance between rate hikes and inflation, asks Greta Steyn.

Toll fee hike ahead of long weekend

2011-03-10 14:34

The South African National Roads Agency says toll fees for all routes will increase from next week.

Bonds perkier on rand

2011-02-14 09:58

Bonds are up to six basis points firmer in early trade on the back of a firmer rand.

Inflation data reduces rate cut hopes

2011-01-19 10:34

Consumer inflation stayed within expectations, diminishing chances of a rate cut.

Inflation will stay in target: Moody's

2010-12-17 14:04

The average consumer price index in 2011 is likely to be only slightly higher than in 2010, making another rate cut less likely, says a Moody's economist.

Rate cut hopes as CPI remains on target

2010-11-24 11:47

The increase in South Africa's consumer price index was 3.4% in October compared to a year ago, Statistics South Africa says.

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