Investments / Economy

Fed turns off autopilot on rate hikes – but has it reached cruising altitude?

After raising rates as expected at its May meeting, it looks like Federal Reserve policy will become more data driven and event dependent as it softens on future hikes.

Investment Perspectives – Five key economic themes for Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 started with a growing expectation of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve not too far on the horizon. This did appear to be short-lived though but certainly increased fears of a US recession and the detrimental effect this would have on the rest of the world.

Why there is good reason to be positive on South Africa

Higher-than-expected rate hike improves South Africa’s attractiveness for investors