US labour market stays solid; SA businesses still reluctant to invest

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What do stronger-than-expected US jobs numbers mean for interest rates, markets, and investors? And why are South African businesses still holding back on investment despite ongoing efforts to stimulate growth?

In this episode, STANLIB Asset Management's Chief Economist, Kevin Lings unpacks the latest economic data, including robust US job creation that has strengthened the case for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. He also examines South Africa's disappointing business confidence reading and what it reveals about the challenges facing local investment, economic growth, and business sentiment. Tune in for expert insights into the key economic trends shaping the global and South African outlook.

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7 Sep English South Africa Investing · Business News

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