Markets Await Inflation and FATF Decision
Staff Writer
– October 20, 2025
1 min read
South African markets brace for inflation data and an FATF review that could end grey-listing, strengthen the rand, and lower borrowing costs.
South African investors are on edge this week as new inflation data and a Financial Action Task Force review loom. Economists expect consumer prices to remain near 4.8%, but focus is on whether the country will finally exit the FATF grey list. A positive outcome could strengthen the rand and ease government borrowing costs.