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The CitizenThe CitizenInflation goes up in August, signalling no short-term relief for households
The Reserve Bank might hike interest rates to control the prices of goods and services
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns municipal dysfunction holds back economic growth
Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted households are suffering.
The CitizenAre your repayments going to increase? What to expect from repo rate decision
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) will announce its repo rate decision on Thursday, 21 July.
The CitizenReserve Bank’s early hike may curb need for sharper tightening
Rate path hinges on a ceasefire in the Middle East and how quickly oil prices come down, economists say.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns the future remains uncertain
Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned the ongoing Middle East war could interrupt the country's growth recovery.
The CitizenMarkus Jooste’s mansion in Hermanus sells for R105m
Sold within six months of being put on the market, with the proceeds going to the Reserve Bank ...
The CitizenNo peace for your bond: Will Middle East conflict force Reserve Bank to halt interest rate cuts?
Analysts predicted two interest rate cuts this year. However, this outlook is not looking likely at this stage.
The CitizenCautious Reserve Bank opts not to cut repo rate in close call
The Reserve Bank usually follows the US Fed’s decision on the repo rate. The Fed opted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns of geopolitical risk
While most economists said that the repo rate was too difficult to call, the MPC made the decision not to cut or increase.
The CitizenRepo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut? Or not?
The repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
The CitizenWill Reserve Bank cut repo rate on Thursday?
Economists 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 CitizenInflation rate for November slightly down, another repo rate cut in January?
Consumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.
The CitizenSeveral positive developments lifted investor sentiment in SA – Reserve Bank
It seems that the Reserve Bank is not too negative about the South African economy, as it listed the good and the bad.
The CitizenSouth Africans get a repo rate cut for Christmas
The Reserve Bank ended the year on a high note with another repo rate cut that will put a little more money in indebted consumers’ pockets.
The CitizenWill increase in inflation encourage Reserve Bank to drop repo rate on Thursday?
Although the inflation rate increased in October, economists believe there is still a chance of a repo rate cut
The CitizenRepo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut or not?
Some economists say the MPC will cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, while others believe it will keep the rate unchanged.
The CitizenMTBPS: economists are optimistic amid shifting global tides
One of the things South Africans will look for in the MTBPS is whether the Reserve Bank will make it official to set the inflation target at 3%.
The CitizenReserve Bank ordered to freeze vape shop owner’s bank accounts over R40m claim
Former business associate claims Muhammad Karolia is a fraudster with a gambling problem.
The CitizenWill Reserve Bank still cut repo rate with inflation target of 3%?
Although a 25 basis points cut in the repo rate does not sound like a big difference, cash strapped consumers will take any extra money they can get.
The CitizenReserve Bank fines forex dealer R162 500 for Fica violations
Foreign exchange dealers must all make sure that they comply with Fica to ensure criminals do not use them to launder money or fund terrorism.
The CitizenWhat does it mean to target the lower inflation band of 3%?
The governor of the South African Reserve Bank has been talking about targeting inflation at 3%. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea.