Thursday, May 13, 2010

SA Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%

SARB - Repo Rate Decision 13/05/2010

The assessment of the Monetary Policy Committee is that inflation is likely to remain within the inflation target range over the forecast period, and that the economy is expected to continue on a recovery path. The risks to the inflation forecast are seen to be more evenly balanced than at the previous meeting of the MPC. The main risks to the inflation outlook emanate from administered price developments and from the risks emanating from the global economy. The domestic growth outlook will continue to be affected by the global developments. The MPC will continue to monitor these developments closely.

For these reasons, the MPC deems it appropriate to maintain the current stance of monetary policy. Accordingly the repurchase rate remains unchanged at 6,5 per cent per annum.