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South Africa: South Africa's Inflation Jumps to 5 Percent, Raising Rate Hike Expectations
South Africa's annual consumer inflation rose to 5.0% in June, up from 4.5% in May. The increase, driven by higher transport and housing costs, has intensified expectations that the South African Reserve Bank may implement a rate hike.
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