Economy / General

SARB Poised for 25 basis point rate cut amid low inflation and tariff uncertainty

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to implement a 25-basis point interest rate cut in its upcoming meeting this week.

South Africa’s macroeconomic outlook at the start of 2025 is notably better compared to a year ago

Lacklustre GDP outlook contributes to tough financial planning landscape

It is one thing when your country’s GDP growth is slowing, and quite another when the veracity of that number comes under fire. This is the case following the Statistics SA announcement of a 0.3% weakening in real South African GDP for the third quarter of 2024, largely due to a 28.8% decline from the agriculture sector.

Will interest rates drop in January?

The MPC is set to announce on 30 January whether interest rates will change. While many are hopeful for a rate cut, the outcome remains uncertain.