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Reserve Bank’s growth, inflation scenarios are tough across the board

Higher inflation and lower growth implied by all three eventualities MPC looked at

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Reserve Bank’s growth, inflation scenarios are tough across the board

Higher inflation and lower growth implied by all three eventualities MPC looked at

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iol.co.za1 g 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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mg.co.za1 g fa

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

South Africa's Reserve Bank hiked the repo rate 25bp to 7% — first increase since 2023 — as oil near $100/barrel drove CPI to 4% and fuel inflation surged 11.4%. The move tightens business credit and household budgets; the bank's models project one more hike this quarter, with a worst case of three additional increases if inflation tops 6%.

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Timeline cronologica

1. mercoledì 27 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
   

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

   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%…

2. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
   

   South African Reserve Bank faces inflation challenges amid repo rate decision

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

3. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
   

   Sarb hikes rates as inflation risks intensify amid Middle East crisis

   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…

4. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·businessday.co.za
   

   Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risks intensify

   MPC divided as rising oil and food costs threaten inflation targets

5. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·businessday.co.za
   

   ‘A balance of risks’: Why Reserve Bank is hiking repo rate by 25bps

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

6. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
   

   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…

7. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·mg.co.za
   

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

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

8. giovedì 28 maggio 2026·businessday.co.za
   

   WATCH | Reserve Bank hikes rates as inflation risks intensify

   Business Day TV spoke to Sanisha Packirisamy, group economist at Momentum Investments, and Gina Schoeman, economist at Citi

9. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
   

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

   The South African Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and warned of further hikes if inflation pressures escalate due to global uncertainties and rising fuel…

10. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·iol.co.za
    

    More interest rate hikes could be on the cards: SARB warns of three possible scenarios

    The South African Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and warned of further hikes if inflation pressures escalate due to global uncertainties and rising fuel…

11. sabato 30 maggio 2026·businessday.co.za
    

    Reserve Bank’s growth, inflation scenarios are tough across the board

    Higher inflation and lower growth implied by all three eventualities MPC looked at