# Cost of South African government borrowing falls as Reserve Bank targets lower inflation

> South African government borrowing costs fell as the Reserve Bank moved to lower inflation. The rand was at its weakest since May 15, trading at 18.1257 per dollar, as investors remained uncertain ahead of trade talks with the US and possible 30% tariffs from August 1.

- Date: 2025-07-31 · published 2025-07-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24055-cost-of-south-african-government-borrowing-falls-as-reserve-bank-targets-lower
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

The rand's weakness against the dollar raises the local cost of imported feed and fuel. Tariff risk keeps currency volatility elevated for buyers who pay in dollars.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/cost-south-african-government-borrowing-falls-reserve-bank-targets-lower-2025-07-31/

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