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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.

โšก Rate
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๐Ÿ“ Classified Sentences
โšก 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 Rate6.75%
USD/ZAR15.86
GDP Growth0.7%
M2 Growth9.3%
10Y Yield8.62%
2y10y Spread+0.47%
HISTORICAL TRENDS
Policy Rate
8.256.75
FX Rate
16.215.7
CPI
7.043.23
GDP
4.86-6.17
10Y Yield
12.48.62
2Y-10Y Spread
Stance
1000.00

Key Commodities

Top traded commodities for South Africa

Commodity Price 1D 30D
Gold 5,059.30 USD/oz +1.7% +13.7%
Iron Ore 107.45 USD/mt -0.1% -5.7%

Recent Statements

SARB MPC Statement - September 2025 ๐Ÿฆ… Hawkish
2025-09-18
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๐Ÿ”ฎ Guidance
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๐Ÿ”ฎ Guidance Hawkishmp_economic_activity
"We have therefore marked up our growth forecast for the year, from 0.9% to 1.2%."
โšก Rate Holdmp_interest_rate
"The MPC decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 7%."
SARB MPC Statement - July 2025 ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dovish
2025-07-17
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โšก 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."
โšก Rate Cutmp_interest_rate
"The MPC has lowered the repurchase rate to 7%."
SARB MPC Statement - May 2025 ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dovish
2025-05-22
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โšก 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 ๐Ÿฆ… Hawkish
2025-03-27
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๐Ÿ—ฃ Dissent
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๐Ÿ—ฃ Dissent Hawkishmp_interest_rate
"Four members preferred this action, while two favoured a cut of 25 basis points."
โšก Rate Holdmp_economic_activity
"We have now revised down our 2025 growth forecast slightly, to 1.7%, while leaving the outer years unchanged."
โšก Rate Holdmp_interest_rate
"Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 7.5%."
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