FX.co ★ South Africa's Core CPI Remains Unchanged for December, Holding Steady at 0.1%

In a climate of global economic uncertainties, South Africa's Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) has shown consistency in its stabilization, remaining unchanged at 0.1% for December. This steady hold mirrors the November 2025 figures, showcasing a pattern of resilience or potential economic stagnation as revealed in the latest data update on January 21, 2026.

The Core CPI metric—critical for assessing underlying inflation by excluding volatile energy and food prices—provides a snapshot of economic performance without seasonal fluctuations and external shocks. South Africa's unchanged Core CPI indicates either a balance in consumer prices or challenges in further economic stimulation.

Observers and stakeholders within the economic sectors will be closely watching upcoming indicators to decode the implications of a steady Core CPI. Whether this reflects a momentary lull or a period ripe for strategic interventions remains to be seen, as South Africa aligns its monetary policies with prevailing internal and external economic environments.