EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 7 MIN
Macro Monday ep102 | Are US consumers living beyond their means?
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
Standing in for Chris Holdsworth this week, investment strategist Osagyefo Mazwai looks at the latest US growth numbers. While GDP growth at a headline level looks robust, it reveals some concerns about personal income, which has been lagging expenditure. The US labour market has also been softening, so while the Federal Open Markets Committee is unlikely to cut this at its meeting this week, markets will nonetheless look for signs of further weakness in employment. Investec Focus Radio SA
What this episode covers
Standing in for Chris Holdsworth this week, investment strategist Osagyefo Mazwai looks at the latest US growth numbers. While GDP growth at a headline level looks robust, it reveals some concerns about personal income, which has been lagging expenditure. The US labour market has also been softening, so while the Federal Open Markets Committee is unlikely to cut this at its meeting this week, markets will nonetheless look for signs of further weakness in employment.
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Macro Monday ep102 | Are US consumers living beyond their means?
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