Macro Monday ep56: A good year but a tough month | inflation concerns return

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In the first episode of the 2025, Investec Wealth & Investment International's Chief Investment Strategist, Chris Holdsworth looks at the US dollar, although it has gained recently, bond yields have risen around the world, up due to both concerns about inflation and fiscal trajectories.
13 Jan English South Africa Business · Investing

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