South African central bank raises policy rate to 7.25% as fuel pressures revive inflation risks
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points ...
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Global Rate Decisions and US PMI Data Set to Shape FX and Bond Markets This Week
Global foreign-exchange and bond markets enter the week of September 21 with investors assessing a more ...
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South Africa Keeps Repo Rate at 7% as Inflation Rises to 5%
The South African Reserve Bank has kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7 percent, signalling ...
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South African Financial System Remains Resilient Despite Global Shocks
South Africa’s financial system is expected to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties arising from ...
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South Africa Inflation Rises to 3.1 Per Cent as Fuel Pressures Build
South Africa recorded a marginal increase in consumer inflation in March, underscoring emerging price pressures linked ...
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South Africa Ends Apartheid Era Capital Controls in Shift to Open Investment Framework
South Africa’s decision to dismantle longstanding exchange control mechanisms marks a notable shift in its macroeconomic ...
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Rand Holds Near Strongest Level Since 2022 as Markets Anticipate SARB Policy Decision
The South African rand hovered close to the 16 to the US dollar mark on Friday, ...
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South African Rand Holds Firm as Market Awaits Inflation Clarity
The South African rand remained largely unchanged in early trade on Friday, reflecting a cautious sentiment ...
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South African Reserve Bank Reduces Key Rate in Response to Improved Inflation Outlook
In a landmark monetary policy decision, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced its main ...
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South Africa Sets 3% Inflation Target in Bid for Long-Term Stability
In a decisive policy shift, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the adoption of ...
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