Repo rate
SA Reserve Bank worried about wage hike spiral, say economists
The effects of high inflation have been highlighted as the main reasons that the reserve bank has moved to hike the repo rate, and included in this are...
-
Sarb had little choice on repo rate hike, say economists
The repo rate has been increased by 75 basis points to 5.5%, with the prime lending rate now at 9%.
-
Inflation-busting rate hike: 'Full impact on economy will only be felt in 2023'
Bruce Whitfield interviews economist Goolam Ballim (Standard Bank) after the Reserve Bank announced a repo rate increase.
-
Kganyago: Increased inflation remains a risk to economy
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate has been increased by 75 basis points to 5.5%.
-
Reserve Bank hikes repo rate by 75 basis points to 5.5%
Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the announcement on Thursday afternoon.
-
As inflation climbs, there are fears Sarb may be forced to hike repo rate
South Africa has been tracking global inflationary pressures and this country is not unique in seeing prices rise.
-
Reserve Bank expected to increase repo rate in a bid to stem inflation
Rising fuel prices have been taking their toll on inflation, with CPI at its highest level in 13 years.
-
Doom & gloom: SA's middle class feeling the pinch of rising cost of living
South Africa's middle class is having to make major adjustments as the rising costs of fuel, food prices and interest rates impact their way of life. Some of these families and individuals explain how they've had to adjust to their new way of life.
-
Sarb's repo rate hike move was strong but necessary action - economist
SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the increase, taking the repo rate to 4.75% and the prime rate to 8.25%.
-
Higher electricity and fuel prices pinned as reasons for repo rate hike
Higher electricity and fuel prices leading to climbing inflation have been cited as the main reasons why the South African Reserve Bank has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points.
-
'Yes, 50-point rate hike is painful, but Sarb has to tackle inflation upfront'
Bruce Whitfield interviews Citibank economist Gina Schoeman after the South African Reserve Bank announced a repo rate increase.
-
SA Reserve Bank increases repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%
Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the announcement on Thursday afternoon.
-
Economists expect SA Reserve Bank to hike reop rate to keep inflation in check
There is consensus that the South African Reserve Bank will increase the repo rate on Thursday afternoon, with the only question being by how much.
-
Kganyago: Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on oil prices affected repo rate hike
He said on Thursday this after announcing that the monetary policy committee had decided to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points.
-
Kganyago: Repo rate increases by 25 basis points to 4.25%
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation was high due to a number of factors, including high electricity prices.
-
Concerns that high inflation forecasts could force Sarb to hike interest rates
Governor Lesetja Kjganyago on Thursday announced a 25 basis points hike in the repo rate to 4%.
-
Increased inflation blamed for repo rate increase
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the MPC's decision on Thursday afternoon.
-
SA Reserve Bank hikes repo rate to 4%
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday announced the MPC's decision in Pretoria.
-
Trade union federations raise alarm over 'suffocation of economy'
The Reserve Bank has hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% meaning its now more expensive to borrow money.
