SARB to Reduce Interest Rates Amid Declining Inflation, Influenced by US Fed

September 19 2024

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to cut interest rates following positive inflation data and the US Federal Reserve's recent aggressive rate reduction. Economists predict a cautious 25 basis point cut. Recent data shows inflation cooled to 4.4% in August, the lowest since April 2021, making it the first SARB rate cut in four years, easing consumer burdens.

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