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The South African Reserve Bank raised its repo rate 25 basis points to 7.00%, its first hike in three years, and split its committee 4-2. It lifted its 2026 and 2027 inflation forecasts to 4.4% and 3.7%, citing energy costs linked to the Iran war.
Tighter South African policy supports the rand and may slow domestic demand, a modest factor for feed-buyer costs in a rand-priced import market. The move mainly reflects energy-driven inflation rather than a direct grain or oilseed shock.
marketscreener.comReutersMay 28, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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