South African Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged, BoN Likely to Follow Suit

The South African Reserve Bank has decided to maintain the repo rate at 8.25%, with the prime lending rate at 11.75%. The Bank of Namibia, usually aligned with the SARB to uphold the currency peg, is expected to follow suit. Currently, Namibia’s repo rate is at 7.75%. The BoN’s upcoming monetary policy meeting on 14 February will provide further insights. Insights from Salomo Hei, Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence.

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