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

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The latest global purchasing managers index numbers show that there’s little indication of a slowdown in global growth. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International says the US numbers have also been strong, but key indicators show that US inflation is above target levels.