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SA’s inflationary trends; implications of US trade deals

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With SA’s inflation rate lifting to 3% in June, STANLIB’s Chief Economist Kevin Lings looks at the main categories driving inflation upwards and the likelihood of the economy achieving the Reserve Bank’s 3% target. He also examines some of the recent tariff agreements announced between the US and various trading partners and what this means for US inflation, economic growth and future global trading patterns, as well as for SA.
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28 Jul 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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