Reserve Bank likely to keep interest rates unchanged
Analysts say a weak economy and lower inflation make a compelling case against a rates hike
21 March 2019 - 17:04
A weak economy and lower inflation are set to convince the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) to keep interest rates on hold next week. This will come as a relief to cash-strapped consumers who face further fuel price increases and slightly higher debt service costs which have dented their confidence.
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