03.19.2024 - By Primedia Broadcasting
Inflation expectations drop in Q1 of 2024, signalling potential rate cuts. Bruce Whitfield chats to Nicolaas van der Wath, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research about inflation dropping, signalling potential rate cuts. Analysts see sub-5% inflation, while business and unions expect above 5%. Five-year outlook decreases to 5.1%. Household expectations dip from 7.2% to 6.7%.
Brett Thompson, co-founder and CEO at Newform Foods chats to Bruce about the elevation of the alternative meat industry as the Bezos Earth Fund announces a significant investment. The $60 million allocation seeks to enhance taste, texture, and nutrition while reducing costs, addressing both climate change and the nutritional demands of a growing global population.
Bruce Whitfield is joined by Nicole van den Munckhof, a certified financial planner from Independent Securities, to explore lifestyle milestones necessitating financial planning and strategies for navigating them effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.