Will the repo rate raise tomorrow?

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Economists and financial analysts are divided on whether the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will raise the repo rate at their meeting tomorrow. Rising inflation in major developed economies, particularly the US, suggests that the Fed might need to hike interest rates sooner than initially anticipated. Will this be the case for SA? We speak to Dr. Azar Jammine, Director And Chief Economist at Econometrix.
17 Nov 2021 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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