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Interest rates drop to a record low as lockdown continues

Interest rates drop to a record low as lockdown continues

21 May 2020

Following a record-breaking streak of interest rates cuts in January, March and April, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again announced some further relief for South Africans today by lowering the interest rate by 50 basis points. The repo rate therefore drops to 3.75%, leaving the prime lending rate at 7.25%

South Africa – More SARB easing to come

South Africa – More SARB easing to come

18 May 2020
MPC preview: Interest rates continuing lower

MPC preview: Interest rates continuing lower

14 May 2020
PwC focus on Purchasing Media Index

PwC focus on Purchasing Media Index

07 May 2020
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South Africa Ratings Lowered To 'BB-' From 'BB' As COVID-19 Further Impairs Fiscal And Growth Prospects; Outlook Stable

South Africa Ratings Lowered To 'BB-' From 'BB' As COVID-19 Further Impairs Fiscal And Growth Prospects; Outlook Stable

30 April 2020
No quick economic bounce back: SA needs a long-term growth plan

No quick economic bounce back: SA needs a long-term growth plan

23 April 2020
PwC focus on CPI - Inflation declines to 4.1% in March

PwC focus on CPI - Inflation declines to 4.1% in March

22 April 2020
South African Reserve Bank cut rates by 100 basis points

South African Reserve Bank cut rates by 100 basis points

14 April 2020
PPS Investments: MPC Commentary

PPS Investments: MPC Commentary

14 April 2020
Massive fuel drop helps offset cost pressures for the agriculture sector

Massive fuel drop helps offset cost pressures for the agriculture sector

01 April 2020
Moody’s Downgrade

Moody’s Downgrade

01 April 2020
PPS Investments: MPC Commentary

PPS Investments: MPC Commentary

19 March 2020