# Sarb cuts by 25bps - Moneyweb

> The South African Reserve Bank cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.5% on Thursday, as widely expected, with four members voting for the cut and two for a hold. Governor Kganyago signalled caution on further cuts amid rising global trade tariffs.

- Date: 2025-01-30 · published 2025-01-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26806-sarb-cuts-by-25bps-moneyweb
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

The decision is a domestic rate move with no direct effect on feed commodity prices. Its cautious tone suggests less future easing, which could support the rand.

## Sources

- moneyweb.co.za: https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/economy/sarb-cuts-by-25bps/

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