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Consumers brace for tight squeeze as SARB MPC hikes repo rate

" 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 challenges, prompts experts to advise on managing debt effectively. Discover how this interest rate hike impacts your finances and what steps you can take to navigate the tightening economic landscape.

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Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

SARB raised the repo rate 25bp to 7%, driven by upside inflation from energy markets and farm inputs. Nine in ten consumers report serious financial distress; 35% expect to miss a payment by June — a demand-destruction signal for regional B2B exposure.

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Consumers brace for tight squeeze as SARB MPC hikes repo rate

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Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

Timeline cronologica

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