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Macro Monday Ep65: US consumer confidence worsens as equities fall

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In this episode Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International looks at US economic concerns which are rising, with stock markets indices and consumer confidence coming off. Labour market expectations are at their worst since 2008, which will likely to less spending. Locally, the Reserve Bank’s MPC is not expected to cut rates this week, despite low inflation, weak growth and high real rates.
17 Mar English South Africa Business · Investing

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