EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 9 MIN
Macro Monday Ep 90: US shutdown clouds outlook
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
Global equities have had a good run since the Liberation Day jitters in April, with Japan and South Africa being standout markets. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International says markets are awaiting the next moves, but clouding the outlook has been the US government shutdown, which meant that the September jobs numbers could not be released. September inflation data could also be delayed. Meanwhile South Africa’s PMI numbers are improving, which should have a positive Impact on GDP. Investec Focus Radio SA
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Global equities have had a good run since the Liberation Day jitters in April, with Japan and South Africa being standout markets. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International says markets are awaiting the next moves, but clouding the outlook has been the US government shutdown, which meant that the September jobs numbers could not be released. September inflation data could also be delayed. Meanwhile South Africa’s PMI numbers are improving, which should have a positive Impact on GDP.
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Macro Monday Ep 90: US shutdown clouds outlook
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