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South African analysts, business leaders, and trade unions have revised the country’s 2025 inflation expectations down to 3.9% from 4.4% in 2024, paving the way for further interest rate cuts by the SARB.


South Africa’s inflation rate to drop 3.9% in 2025

This marks the first time in over four years that current-year inflation projections have dipped below 4%, strengthening the central bankโ€™s case for a lower inflation target.

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South African analysts, business leaders, and trade unions have revised the country’s 2025 inflation expectations down to 3.9% from 4.4% in 2024, paving the way for further interest rate cuts by the SARB.