The jump in inflation in South Africa to 7.4% y/y in June keeps a 75bp interest rate hike on the table at the SARB’s meeting tomorrow. But with policymakers clearly concerned about the weakness of the economy and core inflation still soft, a 50bp increase (to 5.25%) still seems to be the most likely outcome.
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