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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Some economists expect the National Treasury to table the revised inflation target framework when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Godongwana will address members of Parliament and ordinary citizens at 2pm on the government\u2019s possible adjustment to budgets.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the first MTBPS under the coalition government<\/p>\n

Economists expect the MTBPS to reflect a slightly brighter fiscal position, with the National Treasury showing progress in stabilising government\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n

On the policy announcements, Godongwana could show his cards on the inflation targeting.<\/p>\n

In July, the South African Reserve Bank announced 3% as its preferred inflation anchor within existing the 3% to 6% target band.<\/p>\n

Godongwana\u2019s input was absent from the announcement causing some uncertainty and suggesting a lack of coordination between the National Treasury and the central bank.<\/p>\n

The fiscal and monetary policy institutions later found common ground, confirming that joint technical work on the new framework was at an advanced stage.<\/p>\n

Economist at Sanlam investments Patrick Buthelezi: \u201cOverall, we expect the MTBPS to build on the first GNU [Government of National Unity] budget. We see potential upside surprises from sustained high terms of trade, strong economic growth than anticipated.\u201d<\/p>\n

If not during Tuesday\u2019s MTBPS delivery, economists expect an announcement on inflation targeting in the February 2026 budget.<\/p>\n

On the downside, Buthelezi said there are still risks to the country\u2019s finances from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding shortfalls, social grants and the National Health Insurance (NHI).<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. Some economists expect the National Treasury to table the revised inflation target framework when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday. Godongwana will address members of Parliament and ordinary citizens at 2pm on the government\u2019s possible adjustment to budgets. 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