FNB expects inflation to stay around 3% in December, driven by rising fuel prices [SOUND]

# FNB predicts inflation will remain close to three-percent in December, primarily due to increasing fuel prices. While food inflation is expected to stay subdued, higher housing costs and other core inflation components could add some pressure. Despite this, headline inflation is not anticipated to surpass four-percent until late next year. FNB economist Koketso Mano says global risks and a weaker rand may affect inflation, but gradual interest rate cuts are still expected: