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September 2021 Inflation Data

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• Headline inflation steadied at 5% in September 2021. The figure was in line with the Reuters consensus forecast and as such had a limited effect on financial markets.
• Motor vehicle insurance, public transport fees and rental costs were largely responsible for the monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) of 0.2%.
20 Oct 2021 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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