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Split SARB decision signals policy to stay loose

Policymakers in South Africa kept their benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50% today, but the close decision underlines lingering concerns about a weak recovery and subdued inflation. Even in the Reserve Bank refrains from further rate cuts over the coming months, as we expect, monetary conditions will probably remain loose for some time to come.

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