South Africa’s budget speech next Wednesday will be closely watched for any changes in the government’s fiscal consolidation plans - any signs that officials are wavering on austerity could trigger a backlash in the bond market. Meanwhile, we doubt that Zambia’s rate hike this week will be followed by a wave of monetary tightening across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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