Chief Economist, Kevin Lings shares his views on the potential impact of this sobering Supplementary Budget on individuals, markets, and the greater economy.
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In this live-recorded webinar political analyst, Melanie Verwoerd, and STANLIB’s Chief Economist Kevin Lings provide an insightful update on the South African political and economic landscape in 2020.
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COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on global health systems, with the subsequent lockdown measures completely disrupting people’s lives. Will these changes represent a turning point in the way society functions?
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In this live-recorded webinar STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, provides a brief update on recent economic developments across the globe and in South Africa.
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The South African Reserve Bank cut the repo rate by a further 100 basis points to 4.25% by unanimous decision at its unexpected Monetary Policy Committee on 14 April 2020.
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