If Standard Bank is right, this will be the first interest rate cut that South Africans will experience since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
MoreEconomists said that the decision to not change the repo rate was consistent with expectations but expressed concerns over inflation in the
MoreKganyago noted that global inflation is easing, but not yet stable.
MoreBlackmore explains that the primary reason for maintaining the current repo rate is the South African Reserve Bank's data-dependent approach.
MoreStats SA reported that annual consumer inflation quickened in February, rising to 5,6% from 5,3% in January and 5,1% in December.
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