The South African Reserve Bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate, a move that will push up monthly debt payments for millions of households and businesses...
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October 9, 2026
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South Africa Lifts Interest Rate to 7.25% Amid Global Inflation Pressures
South Africa’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 7.25%, citing inflation pressures that have intensified alongside broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
South Africa’s Growth Outlook Stays Fragile as Borrowing Costs Weigh on Economy
South Africa’s economic growth prospects remain under pressure as higher interest rates slow consumer spending and business investment. The combination of tight monetary policy and longstanding...
Asian Markets Trade Mixed as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Shift
Stock markets across Asia turned in an uneven performance in recent trading, as moves in crude oil prices and government bond yields pulled investors in different...