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South Africa’s repo rate: potential 25-basis point interest rate cut ahead as inflation remains surprisingly low
South Africa, by contrast to the US, only experienced 0.50% worth of rate cuts last year – taking the overnight repo rate from 8.25% to 7.75%. What is unusual about current SA inflation ...
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South Africa Interest Rate
In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...
BusinessTech14d
The VAT hike warning they’re not telling you about
While everyone is focusing on how a 17% VAT will cause price pain in South Africa, there are wider, and harsher implications if it comes to be.
The Citizen15d
Inflation creeps up again in January, as expected
Economists predicted in November already that the inflation rate would start increasing again due to various factors.
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Big Capitec interest rate changes
Capitec Bank recently adjusted its savings accounts and interest rate structure, with some customers left confused and ...
The Citizen15d
Inflation expected to remain subdued for now
As inflation is expected to increase more towards the end of the year, economists believe there is room for one more repo ...
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Interest rate cut: Here’s how much R1 million bond repayments will cost
The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) monetary policy committee (MPC) met for the first time in 2025 on Thursday.
South Africa's inflation rises less than expected in January
South African inflation edged up in January in the first release since the statistics agency updated its consumer price basket, but the headline rate remains near the bottom of the central bank's ...