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Last updated: June 20, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Central Bank Policy

Rising inflation expectations in South Africa prompted Governor Lesetja Kganyago to signal that policymakers may tighten stance to combat emerging second-round price pressures. These concerns regarding monetary discipline follow reports that Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman addressed a private gathering in New York shortly after the central bank’s latest policy meeting. Such appearances by officials often invite scrutiny regarding the timing of sensitive market communications, even as the broader financial community remains focused on the trajectory of interest rates and internal policy deliberations.