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Home loan pain ahead? Economists warn of looming interest rate hike

South Africans may face higher home loan and borrowing costs as economists increasingly expect the South African Reserve Bank to raise rates this week.

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ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Interest rate hike on the cards as inflation accelerates

The market expects a 25 basis point increase to anchor inflation expectations

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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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domenica 24 maggio 2026·businessday.co.za
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Interest rate hike on the cards as inflation accelerates
The market expects a 25 basis point increase to anchor inflation expectations

Home loan pain ahead? Economists warn of looming interest rate hike

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ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Interest rate hike on the cards as inflation accelerates

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

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

ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Interest rate hike on the cards as inflation accelerates

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