AN increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) often triggers concerns among the public, particularly those with loans to service, as it would lead to higher interest rates.
Increase in the OPR typically correlates with rising inflation. When interest rates rise, people are less inclined to spend since they have to pay more to service their mortgages, car or business loans.
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