SA economists warn of further interest rate hikes (SABC News)

Story date: 2007-10-24 02:00:44
Added on: 2007-10-24 08:00:20

Economists say South African mortgage lenders and consumers can brace themselves for a further interest rate shock. The country's consumer inflation data is due out today and there is likely to be no respite from continued price pressures.


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