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South Africa inflation falls to 4.3 percent as rate hold expectations grow

South Africa's inflation rate fell to 4.3%, strengthening expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged.

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Inflation and interest-rate decisions influence borrowing costs and the wider economy, but this is not a major shock.

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  1. Southern Africa: South Africa Inflation Falls to 4.3 Percent As Rate Hold Case Builds ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC

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