Duties imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from Canada, Mexico and China have already triggered retaliatory measures which could easily escalate into a global trade war. These tariff hikes will have negative consequences for global inflation, interest rates and growth and it is difficult to see that the US will benefit.<br />
Meanwhile, the South African Reserve Bank decided to cut interest rates by 25 bps, in line with expectations. Although domestic inflation is under control, further interest rate cuts are unlikely in the short term due to the current uncertainty around global trade.<br />
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Duties imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from Canada, Mexico and China have already triggered retaliatory measures which could easily escalate into a global trade war. These tariff hikes will have negative consequences for global inflation, interest rates and growth and it is difficult to see that the US will benefit. Meanwhile, the South African Reserve Bank decided to cut interest rates by 25 bps, in line with expectations. Although domestic inflation is under control, further interest rate cuts are unlikely in the short term due to the current uncertainty around global trade. Click here to listen to the podcast.

Duties imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from Canada, Mexico and China have already triggered retaliatory measures which could easily escalate into a global trade war. These tariff hikes will have negative consequences for global inflation, interest rates and growth and it is difficult to see that the US will benefit.<br>
Meanwhile, the South African Reserve Bank decided to cut interest rates by 25 bps, in line with expectations. Although domestic inflation is under control, further interest rate cuts are unlikely in the short term due to the current uncertainty around global trade.<br>
Click here to listen to the podcast.

Trump’s import tariffs will have global and local consequences

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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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