As central bankers worldwide shift towards easing monetary policies, what kind of rate-cutting cycle are we entering? In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs shares her expert insights on the factors that will the trajectory of interest rates in the coming months.

00:00 – Introduction

01:35 – What factors will influence the pace of interest rates cuts in the US?

03:10 – What will the SARB contend with in determining the trajectory of rate cuts?

04:42 – What do you expect, big cuts upfront or more gradual?

05:46 – What would be the impact of a front-loaded approach?

06:52 – Inflation outlook

08:34 – What pace of interest rates cut are you expecting for other developed markets?

10:00 – What are your expectations for other emerging markets?

11:20 – What’s driving the bond market in SA?

12:27 – How will rate cuts impact government bonds?

13:10 – Fiscal consolidation in South Africa

14:40 – GDP outlook

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