Reserve Bank
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South Africa sees first interest rate hike in three years as inflation pressures mount
The South African Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7%, increasing pressure on consumers amid rising inflation and financial difficulties.
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Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.75%
The South African Reserve Bank maintains the repo rate at 6.75%, citing global uncertainty’s inflation risks amid the Middle East conflict.
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Navigating the geopolitical crosswinds: South Africa faces renewed inflation risks despite brief market relief
South Africa faces renewed inflation risks despite brief market relief, driven by rising fuel costs and import dependence.
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Interest rate outlook uncertain amid global tensions
South Africans await the SARB’s interest rate decision, as global tensions complicate the previously optimistic inflation and borrowing outlook.
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KPMG’s Frank Blackmore: Reserve Bank expected to hold rates in January, with cuts likely later in 2026
Inflation for 2025 has come in at 3.2% – just marginally higher than the 3% target set by the Reserve Bank. Even though towards the end of 2025, there was…
