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The MPC's decision on repo rates: implications for the Rand and oil prices

The MPC's recent decision to raise the repo rate to 7.0% amid ongoing US-Iran tensions has sparked debates about its timing and impact on the Rand and inflation. Explore how these factors are shaping South Africa's economic landscape.

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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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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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The MPC's decision on repo rates: implications for the Rand and oil prices

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

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

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

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The MPC's decision on repo rates: implications for the Rand and oil prices