South Africa's inflation rate was steady at 3.2% year on year in February, , the statistics agency said on Wednesday, a day ...

By Sfundo Parakozov, Kopano Gumbi and Alexander Winning PRETORIA (Reuters) -South Africa's central bank paused its rate-cutting cycle on Thursday as risks stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's ...

This means that South Africa’s interest rates are still “restrictive”, despite the much improved and often ...

"SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago has indicated the central bank is considering lowering its inflation target from the current ...

South Africa faces a crucial interest rate decision this Thursday, as inflation risks loom large and analysts predict cautious moves from the Reserve Bank amid shifting economic conditions.

South Africa’s inflation-targeting framework has served the country well, playing a key role in reducing inflation since 2000. However, with inflation still above that of key trading partners, ...

Experts warn that, following the MPC’s decision to hold rates, further interest rate cuts in 2025 will need to be justified ...

As the South ... in the current easing cycle, there remains a scenario where further cuts could be necessary if the US economy weakens further and additional downside inflation surprises emerge.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa's inflation rate was steady at 3.2% year on year in February,, the statistics agency said on Wednesday, a day before the central bank is expected to pause its ...

SARB holds repo rate after ... predicted the pause Inflation remains well-contained But Trump's tariffs, deadlocked budget pose risks PRETORIA, March 20 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank ...

PRETORIA (Reuters) -South Africa's central bank ... the bank had missed an opportunity to cut rates given rand stability and the current level of inflation. Others praised the bank's conservative ...