South African Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jan) Y/Y 3.4% (Prev. 3.3%)

The slight uptick in South Africa's core inflation rate to 3.4% from the previous 3.3% suggests a potential shift in inflationary pressures.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 18 Feb 2026, 08:20 UTCOn the live feed at 08:00 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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While this increase is modest, it may influence the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) future monetary policy decisions, particularly if inflation continues to trend upward, impacting market expectations for interest rates.

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