SARB statement highlights

  • 2018 core inflation seen at 4.4% vs 4.6% prior

  • 2019 core inflation seen at 5.6% vs 5.5% prior

  • 2020 core inflation seen at 5.5% vs 5.3% prior

  • Since prior MPC inflation risks have continued to materialize

  • Headline inflation model projected higher, peaking at close to upper end of target range

The South African central bank has a different way of announcing decisions. The statement is all about the forecasts but they decide on rates and announce them live in the press conference.

Update: Rates left unchanged but the vote was 4-3 with three wanting to hike.

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