In January 2025, US inflation data surprised with a 0.5% m/m increase, pushing up annual inflation to 3%, which is above the 2% target. The details showed some broadening out of price pressures. This makes it likely the US Federal Reserve will hold rates for the next couple of months, which would influence other central banks, including SA.<br />
The US has delayed until March its intended tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as on aluminium and steel. It will also review other areas where US tariffs are lower than those of its trading partners. This is likely to lead to negotiations and will extend uncertainty around global tariffs. <br />
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In January 2025, US inflation data surprised with a 0.5% m/m increase, pushing up annual inflation to 3%, which is above the 2% target. The details showed some broadening out of price pressures. This makes it likely the US Federal Reserve will hold rates for the next couple of months, which would influence other central banks, including SA. The US has delayed until March its intended tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as on aluminium and steel. It will also review other areas where US tariffs are lower than those of its trading partners. This is likely to lead to negotiations and will extend uncertainty around global tariffs. Click here to listen to the podcast.

In January 2025, US inflation data surprised with a 0.5% m/m increase, pushing up annual inflation to 3%, which is above the 2% target. The details showed some broadening out of price pressures. This makes it likely the US Federal Reserve will hold rates for the next couple of months, which would influence other central banks, including SA.<br>
The US has delayed until March its intended tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as on aluminium and steel. It will also review other areas where US tariffs are lower than those of its trading partners. This is likely to lead to negotiations and will extend uncertainty around global tariffs. <br>
Click here to listen to the podcast.

Implications of US inflation data and planned tariffs

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Through this wide range of investment capabilities we offer our clients both pooled and segregated investment solutions across a broad choice of traditional and alternative asset classes.

With our clients at the centre, our investment teams are developed to deliver outstanding outcomes through the skill, passion and dedication of each team member. Their unique blend of skills, areas of specialisation and perspectives enables us to make better-informed decisions so we can help our clients, both individuals and institutions, achieve their financial goals. 

Combined with our teams’ range of specialist skills, their focus on in-depth research and risk mitigation strategies, examining markets from diverse perspectives culminates in consistent long-term investment performance. 

We are proud of our South African heritage and the legacies of our founders. The size of our organisation allows for the acquisition of advanced systems, databases and research facilities and provides unique investment opportunities while our specialist team structure enables distinct focus on their areas of expertise.

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STANLIB is a specialist investment manager, administering over R600 billion in assets under management. Whether you need to preserve your capital or create wealth in the long term, our teams of investment specialists can help you achieve your goals. We offer a depth of expertise across investment disciplines – from absolute return and fixed income to listed property, balanced, equity and alternatives; spanning active and passive management, single and multi-manager offerings. Through this wide range of investment capabilities we offer our clients both pooled and segregated investment solutions across a broad choice of traditional and alternative asset classes. With our clients at the centre, our investment teams are developed to deliver outstanding outcomes through the skill, passion and dedication of each team member. Their unique blend of skills, areas of specialisation and perspectives enables us to make better-informed decisions so we can help our clients, both individuals and institutions, achieve their financial goals. Combined with our teams’ range of specialist skills, their focus on in-depth research and risk mitigation strategies, examining markets from diverse perspectives culminates in consistent long-term investment performance. We are proud of our South African heritage and the legacies of our founders. The size of our organisation allows for the acquisition of advanced systems, databases and research facilities and provides unique investment opportunities while our specialist team structure enables distinct focus on their areas of expertise. STANLIB Asset Management is an authorised financial services provider.

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