The latest rise in inflation in South Africa to 7.8% y/y in July will raise the pressure on Reserve Bank officials to continue tightening policy aggressively. Even as signs of a faltering economy emerge, policymakers will probably still press ahead with another 75bp hike in September (to 6.25%).
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