Cost of living | SARB expected to hold rates steady

MPC expected to hold rates despite subdued inflation

By Thebe Mabanga The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday despite August inflation coming in better than expected. This indicates that Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago is likely to continue pushing for lowering the inflation target towards the bottom of the band, even as the National Treasury insists the target remains under review. “We believe the MPC will le…

Cost of living | SARB expected to hold rates steady

Cost of living | SARB expected to hold rates steady Estelle.Bronkhorst Wed, 09/17/2025 - 11:00 JOHANNESBURG - As the global economy navigates rising uncertainty, central banks are once again taking centre stage.The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, potentially shifting global capital flows.Meanwhile, the South African Reserve Bank looks set to hold firm, with no rate cuts in sight.This growing …