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Have South African interest rates finally peaked? Experts weigh in
If conditions in the Middle East improve and oil prices fall sharply, the inflation outlook could improve more quickly than the SARB currently expects, opening the door to earlier cuts.
South Africa
The Reserve Bank’s unanimous rate hike was more hawkish than expected, but economists say the latest increase could also mark the top of the cycle.
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- September 23, 2026
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- IOL