'Pause' expected on interest rate hikes

There could be one more increase — but it will be the last, says Nedbank

16 July 2023 - 00:00

While economists expect the central bank to pause on interest rate hikes this week, the longer rates remain high, the more they affect consumers and businesses — and banks are making provision for this, said Banking Association South Africa MD Bongi Kunene this week...

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