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South Africa: Reserve Bank likely to cut rates by 25 bps say economists
The South African Reserve Bank will trim its repo rate next week by a quarter of a percentage point to 7.50% and repeat that in March, but then delay its final 25 basis point cut of the cycle to the third quarter, a Reuters poll forecast on Thursday, 23 January 2025.
South Africa anticipates interest rate cut in January, offering hope to consumers
South African consumers may soon enjoy financial relief as interest rate cuts are anticipated in January 2025.
South Africa inflation ticks up but rate cut still seen next week
South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose to 3.0% year on year in December from 2.9% in November , data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday.
Big shift for interest rate expections in South Africa
Economists have shifted their interest rate expectations for South Africa in 2025 as the Reserve Bank warns of all the moving parts it has to factor in making the call.
South Africa: January Rate Cut Likely As South Africa Inflation Slows
South Africa's inflation rose to 3% in December 2024 from 2.9% in November, falling short of the 3.2% expected by economists, according to Statistics South Africa. The slower-than-anticipated increase strengthens expectations of a 25 basis-point interest rate cut at the South African Reserve Bank's monetary policy meeting on January 30.
Traders see South Africa cutting interest rates once in 2025
Traders scaled back their bets for South Africa’s interest rate cuts this year, with markets now pricing in only one as they decipher the Federal Reserve’s preference to move slower on rates and US president-elect Donald Trump’s path on tariffs.
South Africa Inflation Quickens Less Than Expected in December
South African inflation quickened at a slower pace than expected in December, providing room for policymakers to cut interest rates later this month.
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