南非9月通胀率微升至3.4%

Group 1 - South Africa's inflation rate rose slightly to 3.4% in September, up from 3.3% in August, driven by increases in housing, utilities, and food services [1] - Food price inflation decreased to 4.4% year-on-year in September, down from 5.2% in August, aligning with the decline in international agricultural prices [1] - The South African Reserve Bank has already cut interest rates three times this year, but paused in September; the next policy statement is scheduled for November 20 [1] Group 2 - The strengthening of the rand, declining inflation expectations, and sluggish economic growth may prompt the South African Reserve Bank to further ease monetary policy [2]