South Africa inflation outlook: Could rates rise again?

In this podcast, STANLIB Chief Economist Kevin Lings unpacks the key drivers and risks shaping South Africa’s inflation outlook, as well as the recent slowdown in retail sales. While inflation improved in July, short-term risks remain, including higher fuel prices and the potential impact of El Niño on summer crops. Kevin also discusses the fading momentum in South Africa’s retail sales growth and what this could mean for the outlook for interest rates and another possible rate hike.

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