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SA financial sector at critical crossroads ahead of interest rate decision

While South Africa's housing market continues its steady recovery trajectory, growing global uncertainty and persistent energy cost shocks look set to push the SARB toward a pre-emptive 25-basis-point interest rate hike.

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SA Reserve Bank warns more interest rate hikes on the cards if inflation risks worsen

South Africa's Reserve Bank raised the repo rate 25bp to 7% (prime at 10.5%), warning up to three further hikes if Middle East-driven supply shocks push inflation above 6%. A higher-for-longer rate path through 2027 raises debt-servicing costs and compresses capex for businesses operating in the SA market.

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Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risks intensify

MPC divided as rising oil and food costs threaten inflation targets

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SA financial sector at critical crossroads ahead of interest rate decision

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SA Reserve Bank warns more interest rate hikes on the cards if inflation risks worsen

Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risks intensify

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Inflation surge fuels fears of deeper debt crisis for South African consumers