Today we are taking a look at:
- SA CPI remains elevated but eases in January, retail sales growth disappoints in December, consumer spending remains subdued
- US dollar volatile, weakens sharply overnight; supporting global majors and EM FX, USDZAR breaks below R13.00/$
- Top 40 ends the day flat after trending lower; US equities rise for the 7th consecutive session; Asian markets mostly stronger this morning
- US data mixed, inflation surges in January; UK unemployment unchanged, Eurozone trade surplus rises on the back of higher exports