The CitizenIna Opperman · 28 January 2026 at 18:27Read the full story on The CitizenThe repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
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The CitizenMay also explore ways to address the dominance of imported vehicles.
The CitizenWhile most economists said that the repo rate was too difficult to call, the MPC made the decision not to cut or increase.
The CitizenThe Reserve Bank usually follows the US Fed’s decision on the repo rate. The Fed opted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
The CitizenEconomists say there is really no reason for the Reserve Bank not to cut the repo rate on Thursday thanks to all the positive indicators.
The CitizenAlthough a cut in the repo rate would not put thousands in consumers’ pockets, it would help them get through the month
The CitizenIs it important to have a prime rate if banks can use their discretion about the risk you pose by offering a lending rate lower the prime rate?