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Interest rate hike looms as inflation hits 19-month high

With inflation climbing to 4%, South Africans brace for potential interest rate hikes from the SARB this week.

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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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Interest rate hike looms as inflation hits 19-month high

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

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