SA INFLATION | Annual inflation rose to 4.5% in May, the highest level since July 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. SA TRADE BALANCE | South Africa recorded a ZAR 1.8bn trade deficit in May, its first monthly deficit since January 2025....
SA Trade. A monstrous R21.8bn surplus — the fattest treasure chest since March 2025. Inflation. Core inflation crept to 3.2% — a spooky rise not seen since February’s 2025 haunt.
Crescendo of Growth. South Africa’s economy grew 0.8% in Q2 2025, its strongest quarterly crescendo since Q2 2023. Pianissimo Expectations. SA inflation expectations dropped to record lows over the month.
