So money growth doesn't cause inflation you say?

 
Graph below compiled using latest StatsSA and SARB data.  Gives a pretty good idea of when we can expect to see inflection/turning points in y/y CPI inflation.  Looks like we’re ready for one pretty soon.  We’ll be keeping an eye on M1 growth in the months ahead.  Could start picking up strongly if the SARB starts buying a lot of dollars off the market and especially if borrowing starts to gain traction on the back of lower rates…
changes in money feed into inflation 5-8 months later

changes in money feed into inflation 5-8 months later

 Some useful stuff on the link between money supply and inflation from the Austrian’s here and here, plus an absolute peach of a speech by Prof. Joseph Peden.

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