# Will Thursday’s repo rate cut be the last for 2025?

> Economists expected the South African Reserve Bank to cut its repo rate at its Thursday meeting, with some saying it could be the last cut of 2025. Higher inflation and geopolitical risks were cited as reasons for a possible pause.

- Date: 2025-01-28 · published 2025-01-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26809-will-thursday-s-repo-rate-cut-be-the-last-for-2025
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

The rate outlook is a domestic monetary matter with no direct impact on feed commodity prices. A weaker rand could raise fuel and food costs in South Africa.

## Sources

- citizen.co.za: https://www.citizen.co.za/business/personal-finance/will-thursdays-repo-rate-cut-be-last-for-2025/

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