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The Reserve Bank Has Picked a Side. And it’s the Poor.
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South Africa
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's Reserve Bank has shifted its inflation target closer to 3%, a move that disproportionately benefits poorer households by protecting their purchasing power more effectively than the previous 3-6% target range.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You rely on economic stability to keep essentials affordable. The Reserve Bank’s lower inflation target now shields lower-income families more than before, signalling a rare policy tilt favouring your customers’ basic needs.
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1 source · 3 Aug 2026
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inflation-targetmonetary-policyeconomic-inclusionpurchasing-powerpoverty