Rate cut bets rise as geopolitical tensions weigh on rand and economic outlook
African News Agency | 19.03.2026 20:33
Tawanda Karombo Sentiment is thawing among South African fund managers that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) will cut the repo rate at its next meeting next week as jitters over geopolitical tensions stemming from the US and Israel war on Iran entrench, with the 12 month rand forecast weakening.
