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Repo Rates

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged
Article
/ 21 November 2019

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged

Although economists say there is room now for SARB to cut the repo rate in order to strengthen the economy – the central bank kept it unchanged

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
Article
/ 19 September 2019

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

The rate also helps target inflation. The recent inflation rate is at 4.3% — which is well within the central bank’s target of 3% – 6%

By Tshegofatso Mathe
SA Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
Article
/ 20 September 2018

SA Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

With the repo rate unchanged, the prime lending rate will stay at 10%

By Agency
Repo rate remains unchanged — Reserve Bank
Article
/ 19 July 2018

Repo rate remains unchanged — Reserve Bank

Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the central bank expects GDP growth of 1.2% in 2018, down from its previous estimate of 1.7%

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
Interest rates likely unchanged until late 2019 – Nedbank
Article
/ 1 May 2018

Interest rates likely unchanged until late 2019 – Nedbank

Nedbank Group’s Economic Unit forecasted on Monday that interest rates in South Africa will remain unchanged into late 2019

By Carin Smith
Domestic outlook weak as repo rate remains unchanged
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Domestic outlook weak as repo rate remains unchanged

The Monetary Policy Committee’s says it was mindful of the anaemic state of the economy when deciding to leave rates unchanged.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Economic week ahead: SA repo rate decision
Article
/ 14 July 2014

Economic week ahead: SA repo rate decision

Investors and economists will be eager to hear if the South African Reserve Bank will keep the repo rate on hold at 5.5% on Thursday.

By Matt Quigley
MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%
Article
/ 22 May 2014

MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%

The prime lending rate remains at 9% in the wake of Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus’s announcement that the repurchase rate will be kept at 5.5%.

By Franz Wild
Rand rebounds as best emerging-market currency
Article
/ 30 January 2014

Rand rebounds as best emerging-market currency

The rand has bounced back from a five-year low on expectations that the Reserve Bank will raise the repo rate as inflation grows.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa follows emerging markets in raising interest rate
Article
/ 29 January 2014

South Africa follows emerging markets in raising interest rate

GIll Marcus’s surprise announcement that the repo rate will increase to 5.5% is in line with recent actions taken in other emerging economies.

By Rene Vollgraaff
MPC increases repo rate to 5.5%
Article
/ 29 January 2014

MPC increases repo rate to 5.5%

Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has announced an increase of 50 basis points in the repurchase rate, due to a weak rand and inflationary risks.

By Thalia Holmes
Bonds mixed as traders await rate decision
Article
/ 29 January 2014

Bonds mixed as traders await rate decision

Investors on Wednesday morning awaited Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus’s announcement on the repo rate.

By I Net Bridge
Swaps drop most in 6 weeks on inflation surprise
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Swaps drop most in 6 weeks on inflation surprise

Derivatives used to speculate interest rates tumbled after South African inflation was found to be lower than expected.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s economic growth slows to four-year low
Article
/ 26 November 2013

South Africa’s economic growth slows to four-year low

South Africa’s GDP growth has been only 0.7% in the third quarter of 2013, the slowest pace in more than four years.

By Rene Vollgraaff
Repo rate still fixed at 5%, says Reserve Bank
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Repo rate still fixed at 5%, says Reserve Bank

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 5%, meaning that the prime lending rate from banks to consumers will stay at 8.5%, says Gill Marcus.

By Thalia Holmes
Bonds rise and rand falls on slower retail sales
Article
/ 13 November 2013

Bonds rise and rand falls on slower retail sales

Bonds rose on news that retail sales missed estimates, encouraging speculation that interest rates will remain unchanged for longer.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s manufacturing production climbs 7% in April
Article
/ 11 June 2013

South Africa’s manufacturing production climbs 7% in April

South African manufacturing rebounded in April, giving the central bank room to keep lending rates unchanged.

By Staff Reporter
South African Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 5%
Article
/ 19 July 2012

South African Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 5%

South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has announced a cut in the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5%.

By Staff Reporter
Repo rate left unchanged
Article
/ 29 March 2012

Repo rate left unchanged

The South African Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, while the prime rate will stay at 9%.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 July 2011

Bond rates may vary widely from client to client

A 4 percentage point difference on a home loan can mean a big difference in payments.

By Lisa Steyn
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Article
/ 20 July 2011

CPI hits highest level in June

South Africa’s targeted consumer inflation quickened to its highest level in 15 months in June, but it was not in line with market expectations.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 July 2011

SA may have reached growth peak for 2011

South Africa may be past its growth peak for 2011 in the light of uncertainty about the global economy and nationalisation.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 May 2011

Busa gives Reserve Bank repo rate decision the nod

Business Unity South Africa said on Thursday it agreed with the decision by the Reserve Bank to leave interest rates unchanged for the time being.

By Staff Reporter

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