US economy shows signs of slowdown while SA remains weak

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In this podcast, STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, examines various indicators of a slowdown in the US economy, whether it is experiencing inflationary pressures and the possibility of the US Federal Reserve cutting rates. He also analyses positive and negative data releases in SA last week, including a fall in the Producer Price Index (PPI) but an increase in unemployment.
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30 Jun English South Africa Investing · Business News

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