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SARB hikes rates by 25bps; 50bps expected

It appears SARB could have gone with 50bps, but held back due to ongoing load shedding and the hit it may take on the economy.

January 26, 2023 08:47 PM
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SARB continues its rate hike cycle by surprising markets with a 75bps hike

Earlier in the week, South Africa released its June CPI at 7.4% YoY vs 7.2% YoY expected and a June reading of “only” 6.5% YoY.

July 21, 2022 08:16 PM
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USD/ZAR near key technical level ahead of SARB

If the SARB raises rates less than expected or if the statement is less hawkish than expected, the pair may break higher.

May 18, 2022 08:10 PM

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USD/ZAR pushing 5-month lows ahead of SARB

Whether the central bank raises rates by 25bps or 50bps may depend on the outcome of the CPI report!

March 22, 2022 06:33 PM
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Inflation fears hitting Emerging Markets Currencies

If the US Dollar remains strong, emerging markets may continue to feel the pinch

November 18, 2021 05:32 PM

EM Rundown: A Trifecta of Big EM Central Bank Decisions

While there are a few top-tier economic events in the G10 this week (RBA minutes and CPI tonight, the RBNZ’s monetary policy meeting on Thursday, […]

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