SARB, MPC
SARB called out for being ‘conservative’ in first rate cut since Covid-19
THE South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has been called out for being “too conservative” after opting for the lowest cut in the cost of borrowing to offer some relief to consumers.As expected, the SARB yesterday cut its repurchase rate (repo rate) by 25 basis points to 8% a year,
Experts react to SARB's 0.25% interest rate cut and its impact
Experts are sharing insights on the South African Reserve Bank's recent decision to lower the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, a move expected to significantly impact consumers, businesses, and the overall economy.
SARB's MPC announces first repo rate cut in 4 years
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, which will take effect from Friday.
SARB finally announces rate cut
Governor Lesetja Kganyago today announced a cut in the repurchase rate (repo rate) for the country. Kganyago said the central bank is cutting the repo rate by 25 basis points (BPS), meaning rates will come down by 0.
SARB cuts interest rate by 25 bps
Breaking News! The SARB's Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points to 8% per annum, resulting in a new prime rate of 11.50%.
Rand Gains With SARB Poised For First Rate Cut in Four Years
The rand gained Thursday morning ahead of a South African Reserve Bank interest rate decision, where the central bank is expected to deliver its first cut since July 2020.Most Read from BloombergCalifornia’s Anti-Speeding Bill Can Be a Traffic Safety BreakthroughAOC Proposes $30 Billion Social Housing AuthorityNew York City’s Transit System Plans $65.
Sarb announces 25bp rate cut
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) cut its repurchase rate (repo rate) by 25 basis points to 8% on Thursday, the first cut since the Covid-19 global economic fallout four-and-a-half years ago. Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago confirmed the decision following the Sarb’s September Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Pretoria.
SARB ‘likely’ to cut repo rate by 25 basis points
Chief Economist at Econometrix Azar Jammine says the easing of consumer inflation is mainly due to the drop in the international oil price and the strengthening of the rand.
SARB's MPC repo rate announcement: Some economists haven’t written off 50 basis point cut
The announcement of the MPC’s repo rate decision on Thursday comes a day after inflation dropped to 4.4% in August, from 4.6% the month before.
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Dhofar welcomes 'Sarb' season
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South African rand cools after strong gains in data-filled week
The South African rand softened in early trade on Friday, cooling off after strong gains in a week that saw interest rate ...
Property industry says SARB’s first rate cut in four years a positive for consumers’ financial well-being
Toni Anderson, head of Standard Bank Home Services, said a bond worth R1 million would see a saving of R208 per month, or ...
South Africa Is First Country to Lower Rates After Fed Cut
SARB cut its main benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to 8%.
South Africa central bank joins easing club with 25 basis point rate cut
South Africa's central bank struck a measured tone after its first rate cut in more than four years on Thursday, saying ...