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flag South Africa's inflation dipped slightly to 3.5% in January 2026, with the central bank holding rates steady amid ongoing inflation concerns.

flag South Africa's inflation eased to 3.5% in January 2026, down from 3.6% in December, according to Statistics South Africa, slightly higher than the 3.4% forecast. flag The central bank held its repo rate steady at 6.75%, citing persistent inflation expectations and potential pressure from electricity tariffs. flag Core inflation rose to 3.4%, its highest in 11 months, while goods inflation slowed to 2.7%. flag The next monetary policy decision is set for March 26, with expectations of a rate cut if inflation continues to cool.

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