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South African Reserve Bank

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Latest Statement

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SARB MPC Statement - November 2025

2025-11-20

The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the current interest rate, emphasizing a cautious approach to inflation and economic growth. The committee remains vigilant in monitoring economic indicators and is prepared to adjust policy as necessary to ensure financial stability.

Interest rates remain unchanged to support economic recovery amidst inflationary pressures.
The committee highlights the importance of closely monitoring inflation trends and global economic conditions.
There is a commitment to maintaining financial stability while fostering sustainable economic growth.

⚡ Rate

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📝 Classified Sentences

⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate

"Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 6.75%, with effect from 21 November."

Economic Indicators

Policy Rate	7.00%
USD/ZAR	17.01
GDP Growth	0.7%
M2 Growth	9.3%
10Y Yield	8.99%
2y10y Spread	+0.84%

HISTORICAL TRENDS

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CPI

GDP

10Y Yield

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Stance

Key Commodities

Top traded commodities for South Africa

Commodity	Price	1D	30D
Gold	5,059.30 USD/oz	+1.7%	+13.7%
Iron Ore	111.65 USD/mt	+2.1%	-14.9%

Recent Statements

SARB MPC Statement - September 2025 🦅 Hawkish

2025-09-18

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🔮 Guidance

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📝 Classified Sentences

🔮 Guidance Hawkishmp_economic_activity

"We have therefore marked up our growth forecast for the year, from 0.9% to 1.2%."

⚡ Rate Holdmp_interest_rate

"The MPC decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 7%."

SARB MPC Statement - July 2025 🕊️ Dovish

2025-07-17

⚡ Rate

↑0 ↓2 →0

📝 Classified Sentences

⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate

"Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 7%, with effect from the 1st of August."

⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate

"The MPC has lowered the repurchase rate to 7%."

SARB MPC Statement - May 2025 🕊️ Dovish

2025-05-22

⚡ Rate

↑0 ↓1 →0

📝 Classified Sentences

⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate

"Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, with effect from 30 May."

SARB MPC Statement - March 2025 🦅 Hawkish

2025-03-27

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🗣 Dissent

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📝 Classified Sentences

🗣 Dissent Hawkishmp_interest_rate

"Four members preferred this action, while two favoured a cut of 25 basis points."

⚡ Rate Holdmp_economic_activity

"We have now revised down our 2025 growth forecast slightly, to 1.7%, while leaving the outer years unchanged."

⚡ Rate Holdmp_interest_rate

"Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 7.5%."

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