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Fears of stagflation in the US are rising

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In this week’s podcast, STANLIB’s Chief Economist Kevin Lings discusses increasing nervousness in US financial markets about stagflation as a result of President Trump’s tariff moves. Inflation looks likely to remain above the US Federal Reserve’s target for some time, while forward-looking indicators on manufacturing and tourism suggest a slowing of activity.
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31 Mar 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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