The March CPI data, due to be released by Stats SA on Wednesday - Inflationary pressure invites more rate hikes.

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Inflation will be firmly in focus this week with the consumer price index (CPI) expected to have continued its relentless upward climb in March and possibly even breached the upper 6% limit of the target band.
If CPI does hit 6% year on year in March — from 5.7% in February year on year — it will be the highest monthly print since March 2017.
19 Apr 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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