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Rates up, so are your debt repayments

Interest rates are expected to remain higher for longer as the war in the Middle East continues.

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iol.co.za3 mesi fa

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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businessday.co.za3 mesi fa

Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation

Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices

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martedì 26 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
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martedì 26 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
Consumers brace for June squeeze as rate hike looms and fuel relief ends
South African consumers may face a challenging June as the Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates amidst rising inflation and the gradual removal of fuel levy relief,…

Rates up, so are your debt repayments

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

Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation

Timeline cronologica

SA financial sector at critical crossroads ahead of interest rate decision

Consumers brace for June squeeze as rate hike looms and fuel relief ends

Reserve Bank hikes interest rate for first time since 2023 as oil shock, inflation risks mount

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

More woes for consumers as interest rate hike looms and fuel levy relief comes to an end

Interest rate hike fears grow as inflation hits 19-month high

Interest rates: The big consumer squeeze

Brace for interest rate hike, but fuel cost could drop

South African interest rates expected to rise amid global inflation concerns

Stagnant salaries: More financial strain as interest rates are expected to rise

Interest rate hike looms as inflation hits 19-month high