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Risk of a recession and increased inflation on SA's horizon

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The state of financial markets in the face of rising inflation and a fresh interest rate decision is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by George Glynos, co-founder, director and head of research at ETM Analytics.

Topics of discussion include: this week’s interest rate hike by the SA Reserve Bank; outlook for interest rates in SA and globally; how inflation has progressed through 2022; market performance for both equities and bonds; and the impact of US Dollar strength on the Rand.
22 Jul 2022 English South Africa Business News · News

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