South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 4.2%, above forecasts (2.5%) in January

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• – South Africa Retail Sales YoY exceeded forecasts, rising 4.2% in January, surpassing the 2.5% expected.
• – The beating forecast indicates a stronger-than-expected increase in consumer spending in the country.
• – The data is an improvement from the 3.8% rise in December.