BofA Sees Rate Cut Ahead As SARB Anticipated To Shifts Gears On Inflation

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Guest: Tatonga Rusike – Sub-Saharan Africa Economist at Bank of America

With inflation cooling and South Africa's Reserve Bank eyeing a bold new 3% target, Bank of America is betting on a rate cut and a structural shift in monetary policy. We speak to Tatonga Rusike, Sub-Saharan Africa Economist at BofA, to unpack the bank’s latest South Africa Viewpoint report.
30 Jul 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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