With the South African Reserve Bank’s MPC set to announce its final interest rate decision for 2025, businesses and investors are closely watching for potential impacts on growth,
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With the South African Reserve Bank’s MPC set to announce its final interest rate decision for 2025, businesses and investors are closely watching for potential impacts on growth, borrowing costs, and market confidence. Economists remain sharply divided over whether the MPC will keep rates unchanged or opt for a 25 basis-point cut, as inflation ticks up to 3.6%—slightly above the newly formalised 3% target but still comfortably contained. With markets largely pricing in a cut, the decision comes at a pivotal moment, as policymakers navigate rising consumer costs, a cautious U.S. Federal Reserve, and South Africa’s broader transition toward a lower long-term interest-rate environment.
Guest: Danie Dörfling: Head of Business Development at Moore Infinity
United States
