South Africa’s Savings Crisis & Global Headwinds: Momentum’s July Economic Outlook

Momentum Group Chief Economist Sanisha Packirisamy joins Kaya Biz to unpack the July 2026 Economies at a Glance report — from the world’s shift into a new capital era to South Africa’s persistent savings gap, weak investment pipeline, and reliance on foreign capital. We explore global shocks including Middle Eastern energy disruptions, US tariffs on SA exports, China’s uneven growth, Japan’s historic rate hikes, and the Eurozone’s inflation risks. Sanisha breaks down what these trends mean for South Africa’s growth outlook