Inflation cools for third consecutive month in August
Stats SA says August inflation rate is the lowest since 2021
18 September 2024 - 14:39
Consumer inflation slowed for the third consecutive month, moderating to 4.4% in August from 4.6% in July. This was below consensus expectations, which forecast inflation would remain at 4.6% or slow slightly to 4.5%...
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