In 2021, the global economy is expected to expand by around 4%, assuming that the current vaccine rollout becomes much more widespread throughout the year.
Continue readingLow interest rates and high government debt have become the norm
Apart from the human tragedy
associated with the spread of COVID-19, these measures forced the world economy into an unprecedented economic recession.
MTBPS 2020 – a realistic look at South Africa’s fiscal position
In this podcast, STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings highlights the most important aspects of the 2020 Medium term budget policy statement
Continue readingGrowing South Africa
In this webinar, STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings and Credit Alternatives Portfolio Manager, Kholofelo Molewa discuss SA’s current economic challenges and levers available to government for growth.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Seeking an economic revival
In this article, STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Ling’s provides a perspective on South Africa’s outlook for 2020 and beyond
Continue readingPermanent Shifts: How will COVID-19 affect investing in the long-term?
In this live-recorded webinar, STANLIB’s Absolute Return team share an update on their asset allocation views heading into the third quarter.
Continue readingSouth Africa’s Supplementary Budget Review – sobering insights
Chief Economist, Kevin Lings shares his views on the potential impact of this sobering Supplementary Budget on individuals, markets, and the greater economy.
Continue readingExploring South Africa’s Political and Economic Landscape
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.
Continue readingWhat might the world look like after COVID-19
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?
Continue readingEconomic update – A shifting global economy
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.
Continue readingSARB rate cut – unexpected timing
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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