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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.

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January 26, 2023 09:47 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.

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    July 21, 2022 09:16 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.

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      May 18, 2022 09:10 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!

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        March 22, 2022 07:33 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

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          November 18, 2021 06:32 PM

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