Standard Chartered sees risks to South Africa’s 2% growth forecast for 2025
Economists and investors have warned though of some volatility ahead for South Africa as a result of US President Donald ...
South African rand rallies against weaker dollar, rate decisions in focus
South Africa's rand strengthened against a weaker dollar on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded lower interest ...
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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 ...
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Good news for homeowners in South Africa next week
Economists are expecting the South African Reserve Bank to cut interest rates again next week – but the outlook beyond that ...
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January Rate Cut Likely As South Africa Inflation Slows
South Africa's inflation rose to 3% in December 2024 from 2.9% in November The slower-than-anticipated increase strengthens expectations of a 25 basis-point interest rate cut The central bank has ...
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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 ...
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Another repo rate cut expected next week?
The Monetary Policy Committee meets again next Thursday to decide if the repo rate can be cut, which will bring some relief for consumers.
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.
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Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe
Low consumer inflation may generally signal a less challenging environment for cost containment, but the construction sector ...
S.Africa's Reserve Bank to cut rates by 25 bps Jan 30 to 7.50%- Reuters poll
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 ...
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Benign December CPI at annual 3% keeps rate cut door wide open, retail data show red-hot demand
South African consumer inflation may have bottomed out late last year, but any uptick from current levels is seen as gradual. The SA Reserve Bank has lots of scope now to maintain its rate-cutting ...