南非的通货膨胀率攀升至3.2%, South Africa's inflation climbs to 3.2%, fueled by rising housing, utility, and food costs.

南非的通货膨胀率从12月的3.0%上升至1月的3.2%, South Africa's inflation rose to 3.2% in January, up from 3.0% in December, driven by higher housing and utility costs, food prices, and restaurant expenses. 肉价下跌,但玉米食品和燃料成本增加。 Meat prices fell, but maize meal and fuel costs increased. 经济学家预测,通货膨胀在2025年上半年将保持低水平,逐步上升,到年底预测年通货膨胀率为4%。 Economists predict inflation will stay low in the first half of 2025, gradually rising towards a forecasted 4% annual rate by year-end.