Discover how the South African Reserve Bank's recent decision to raise the repo rate impacts consumers and the economy, amidst rising inflation and global tensions.

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…

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

South Africans could face higher borrowing costs this week as expectations mount that the South African Reserve Bank will raise interest rates following a rise in inflation to 4%…

Financial pressure mounts as shrinking salaries, rising living costs and record debt levels collide with growing expectations that the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates today.

The South African Reserve Bank is expected to hike rates to 7% on May 28, its first increase since 2023, as Iran war-driven oil prices push inflation to 4%.

This comes as consumers are already battling shrinking salaries, rising living costs and mounting debt.

South African consumers have been here before-it is an expected response to what is happening globally, in order to manage a broad set of complex factors.

WITH the South African Reserve Bank set to announce an interest rate hike, experts weigh in on the implications for homeowners and the property market amidst global inflationary…

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

As the Monetary Policy Committee prepares to announce its repo rate decision, lead economist Frank Blackmore shares insights on inflation challenges, potential geopolitical…

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

The South African Reserve Bank has raised interest rates to 7% in response to escalating global inflation risks and domestic price pressures. Governor Lesetja Kganyago outlines…

MPC divided as rising oil and food costs threaten inflation targets

The South African Reserve bank (SARB) raised its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 7% on Thursday, saying inflation risks stemming...

Delivering the Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday afternoon, Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank(SARB) said the committee decided to…

While downside risks to growth are present, Sarb governor Lesetja Kganyago said the fundamentals of the economy remain intact.

" As the South African Reserve Bank raises the repo rate to 7%, consumers face increased financial pressure. This decision, driven by rising inflation and global economic…

Discover how the South African Reserve Bank's recent decision to raise the repo rate impacts consumers and the economy, amidst rising inflation and global tensions.

" As the South African Reserve Bank raises the repo rate to 7%, consumers face increased financial pressure. This decision, driven by rising inflation and global economic…

South African Reserve Bank raises interest rate to 7%, warning that oil shocks, food inflation and global instability could drive prices higher