S.Africa raises rates for first time in nearly 3 years in tight call

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PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank increased its benchmark lending rate for the first time in nearly three years, saying the risk of higher inflation in the longer-term remained elevated and that it could not risk waiting until later to take action.

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