ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Inflation expected to remain tame
Economist expects lower fuel prices in May to offset higher food prices
16 June 2025 - 17:15
Inflation and consumer spending take centre stage this week, as Stats SA publishes May’s consumer price index (CPI) on Wednesday, and April’s retail sales data on Thursday.
Independent economist Elize Kruger said she expected headline inflation to remain steady at 2.8% year on year, supported by deflation in fuel prices but slightly offset by higher meat and food prices...
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