Rising inflation, stronger output suggest rate hike in South Africa

Figures released today showed that South Africa’s retail sector has remained surprisingly resilient in the face of power shortages, and rising inflation. A string of relatively strong growth figures this month strengthens the case for a 25bp rate hike in July. 

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