ARTICLES RELATING TO INFLATION

Sarb may revise SA's growth focus

2013-06-05 12:21

The SA Reserve Bank may revise downward its economic growth forecast for South Africa in its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the bank says.

Record unemployment in the eurozone

2013-05-31 13:05

Unemployment has reached a new high in the eurozone and inflation remains below the ECB's target.

Marcus holds rates but cut was on table

2013-05-23 19:45

Despite holding the repo rate unchanged at 5%, the Reserve Bank admitted for the first time in nearly a year that it considered a cut to try to boost growth.

Rates stay at 5%

2013-05-23 15:17

South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says the repo rate will remain at 5%.

Inflation unchanged at 5.9%

2013-05-22 10:41

SA’s consumer price index‚ which the Reserve Bank uses to target inflation‚ was unchanged at 5.9% year on year in April‚ Statistics SA says.

PPI at 5.7% in March

2013-04-25 13:24

South Africa's headline producer inflation was at 5.7% year-on-year in March compared with 5.4% in February, Statistics SA says.

Sarb: Inflation to remain in target range

2013-04-16 10:58

SA's inflation outlook has worsened because of a weaker rand but is still seen holding within a 3%-6% target band, a Reserve Bank official says.

Rising inflation a concern - Sarb official

2013-04-09 12:04

Rising inflation and a volatile rand are among the main challenges for monetary policy authorities, says the Reserve Bank’s head of research.

Analysts: No rate hikes soon

2013-03-20 19:48

The SA Reserve Bank's concern about growth and consumer growth in particular shows that interest rate hikes are just not possible, economists say.

Why interest rates are staying at 5%

2013-03-20 12:46

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has cited a few upside risks to inflation and the growth outlook that influenced the bank's decision on interest rates.

February inflation accelerates

2013-03-20 10:18

South Africa's headline consumer inflation accelerated above expectations to 5.9% year-on-year in February, from 5.4% in January, according to Stats SA.

Consumer inflation slows to 5.4%

2013-02-20 10:49

South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 5.4% in January, well below the market's expectations, from 5.7% in December, Stats SA says.

Inflation edges up in December

2013-01-23 10:35

Consumer prices in SA edged higher in December, posing a headache for the Reserve Bank as it meets to discuss efforts to kick-start the economy.

South Sudan inflation eases

2013-01-07 19:09

Inflation has dropped sharply in December, easing pressure on an economy reeling from a dispute with neighbouring Sudan which shut down its vital oil industry.

Nigeria inflation hits 4-month high

2012-12-17 03:11

Nigeria's consumer inflation rose to its highest in four months in November as the impact of the country's worst flooding in 50 years pushed up the cost of food.

Inflation steady at 5.6%

2012-12-12 10:24

Headline consumer inflation has steadied at 5.6% year-on-year in November from October, in line with market expectations.

Zambia inflation rises to 6.9%

2012-11-29 12:49

Zambia's inflation accelerated to 6.9% year-on-year in November from 6.8% in October, the Central Statistical Office says.

Expert: Marcus begins first real test

2012-11-23 07:59

Is Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus a 60/40% or a 40/60% inflation vs growth targeter? The real test of this has now begun, says an expert.

Economist warns on weaker rand

2012-11-22 11:58

An economist expects the rand to drop further, which could stoke inflation and eventually lead to a surge in power tariffs and higher prices for consumers.

Higher feed costs to drive up meat prices

2012-11-08 11:20

A surge in feed grain costs after the worst US drought in more than half a century has set off a chain of events that threatens to drive up world meat prices.

Producer inflation drops to 4.2%

2012-10-25 12:35

South African producer inflation, which represents domestic output, has fallen to 4.2% year-on-year in September compared with 5.1% in August.

Inflation blow to India rate cut hopes

2012-10-15 16:55

India's inflation has accelerated to a 10-month high, hitting 7.81% in September and lowering chances of an interest rate cut to jumpstart the ailing economy.

Food prices in the spotlight

2012-09-21 14:36

An inter-ministerial committee is to make proposals on food pricing in response to fluctuations and feared shortages caused by the severe US drought.

Rate cut forecast in November

2012-09-10 17:44

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is forecasting another 50 basis-point rate cut in November and believes the first rate hike since 2008 could occur in 2014.

 

Marcus: Inflation targeting shields rand

2013-06-05 08:06

SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has defended the government's policy of inflation targeting, arguing that it protects the value of the rand.

Sarb's list of worries builds

2013-05-23 21:11

The quandary for the Reserve Bank remains unchanged, but the list of factors it is looking at and balancing out seems to get bigger, says an expert.

Sarb worries about SA economy

2013-05-23 16:09

Sarb governor Gill Marcus has expressed major concern over wage settlements that put pressure on the already deteriorating outlook for the economy.

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.

More food price hikes loom

2013-05-19 12:52

The anticipated food price hikes will further burden the many already struggling to pay for expensive electricity and other living costs.

March inflation steady at 5.9%

2013-04-17 10:40

South Africa's headline consumer inflation undershot market expectations in March, coming in unchanged at 5.9% compared with February, data shows.

Zim's March inflation slows to 2.76%

2013-04-15 13:49

Zimbabwe's headline consumer inflation slowed to 2.76% year-on-year in March, data from the Zimstats national statistics agency shows.

No room for rate cut this year

2013-04-04 12:22

Inflation is likely to rise this year while growth will only pick up modestly, leaving the Reserve Bank with no room to cut interest rates, a poll has found.

Rand tanks on rates announcement

2013-03-20 16:38

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has made it clear that she would not be stepping in to stem a 9% depreciation in the rand this year.

Interest rates on hold at 5%

2013-03-20 12:18

The South African Reserve Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.0%, citing inflation and currency concerns.

Marcus remarks show inflation is winning

2013-03-08 14:20

Analysts view Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus's comments on the rand as a soft form of intervention as well as part of a more open communications style.

Producer inflation up 5.8% in January

2013-03-05 12:25

The Producer Price Index for final manufactured goods increased annually by 5.8% in January 2013, Statistics SA says.

Rates on hold at 5%

2013-01-24 15:21

The South African Reserve Bank has left its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.0%, despite inflationary and other risks.

Burundi inflation rises on food prices

2013-01-10 13:16

Burundi's annual inflation rate rose slightly to 11.8% in December from 11.7% in November as food prices rose on local markets.

Zim inflation dips slightly

2012-12-18 09:01

Zimbabwe’s November inflation dropped 0.39 basis points to 2.99% from the October rate of 3.38% as the liquidity crunch persists and salaries remain stagnant.

No change in rates expected soon

2012-12-12 12:17

Economists see no upward pressure in inflation soon and therefore expect interest rates to stay at the current 5% for most of next year.

Mozambique inflation quickens to 2.33%

2012-12-07 09:56

Mozambique's year-on-year headline consumer inflation accelerated in November to 2.33% from 1.8% in October, the statistics office says.

Sarb sounds inflation warning

2012-11-29 10:38

Labour unrest‚ credit rating downgrades and a widening current account do not bode well for inflation going forward‚ Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele warns.

Interest rates on hold at 5%

2012-11-22 15:19

The SA Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark interest rate at 5% at its last policy meeting of the year, as inflation concerns offset those about weak growth.

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.

Petrol fuels inflation shocker

2012-10-24 10:53

South Africa's headline consumer inflation has accelerated to 5.5% year-on-year in September from 5% in August, mainly due to an 8.6% hike in the petrol price.

Petrol, food prices main inflation risks

2012-09-20 16:01

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says inflation is the main reason for keeping interest rates at 5%, citing food and petrol prices as the major upside risks.

FNB: Signs of food price rise

2012-08-30 17:49

Producer price inflation for July showed a good overall number, but there were signs of a food inflation rise, FNB has warned.

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