Economists now widely anticipate a repo rate cut when the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) ...

Economists expected that inflation would be between 2.9% and 3% and were surprised that it decreased to 2.7% in March.

The inflation reading released by Stats SA on Wednesday beat market expectations, making it the lowest in almost five years.

The repo rate is the rate at which the South African Reserve Bank lends money to commercial banks. This mechanism affects the cost of borrowing across the economy. When the Reserve Bank reduces ...

Consumer price inflation dropped to a surprising low of 2.7% in March 2025, giving some hope for further interest rate cuts in South Africa despite unsettled markets. Annual consumer price inflation ...

The GOOD Party welcomes the announcement by Statistics South Africa that annual consumer price inflation has eased to 2.7% in ...

The gaping chasm between inflation and interest rates in South Africa makes it incredibly expensive for banks to get cash.

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Review considered various scenarios based on the US import tariffs and the end of Agoa.

Johannesburg:South Africa s annual inflation rate has decreased for the first time in five months, dropping to 2.7 percent in ...

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the country has made significant progress in lowering inflation—but warns that risks remain.

JOHANNESBURG, April 23 (Reuters) - South Africa's annual inflation rate fell for the first ... and outside the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) 3% to 6% target range. Sign up here.