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South African headline consumer inflation rose to 3.6% year on year in October, slightly below the 3.7% Reuters poll forecast. The data left the central bank's rate decision as a close call.
Inflation slightly below forecasts supports the case for a rate cut, which would weigh on the rand. The direct effect on feed commodity prices is minimal.
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