South Africa welcomes 1st small interest rate cut in 4 years
South African economy under strain as MPC opts for modest repo-rate cut
There are scenarios where inflation could undershoot the baseline focus, if oil prices are lower or the exchange rate appreciates further
It’s good, but not great: South Africa first interest rate cut in four years
Although there is not a significant savings for South Africa bond holders, the 0.25 cut was met with a sigh of relief from homeowners who have been holding on tight during the upw
South Africa: Cautious optimism as Reserve Bank cuts rates due to inflation decline
The interest rates are cut for the first time in more than four years in South Africa, and some analysts are hoping this will turn the tide.
South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rate
There was good news for South Africans in debt on Thursday when the SARB's monetary policy committee elected to cut the interest rate.
South Africa Is First Country to Lower Rates After Fed Cut
SARB cut its main benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to 8%.
South Africa Seen Sticking to Modest Rate Cut Despite Fed Cut
The South African Reserve Bank will likely lower interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, despite a larger-than-expected overnight move by the Federal Reserve as it turns the screws on inflation.
S.Africa Central Bank Joins Rate Cut Movement
South Africa's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020 on Thursday, joining other nations in reducing borrowing costs as inflation eases.
South Africa Lowers Interest Rates for First Time Since 2020
South Africa's central bank cut interest rates for the first time in four years and signaled a more optimistic outlook for inflation. Danelee Masia, Deutsche Bank, South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Chief Economist,
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South Africa Consumer Confidence Improves to a Five Year High
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