Episode
NOW Ep124: A crude awakening for inflation?
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- Investec Focus Radio SA
- Published
- Mar 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1442
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Summary
Interest rate cuts were meant to define 2026. Now, markets are bracing for hikes. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec’s Chief Economists Annabel Bishop and Phil Shaw examine how the energy shock is forcing central banks to reconsider their path. From London to Pretoria, policymakers face a familiar dilemma: tighten into slowing growth, or risk letting inflation take hold. Guest host Neo Ralefeta explores the implications for global growth and what it means for South Africa, from currency volatility to fuel supply risks and consumer costs. Read more on www.investec.com/now Investec Focus Radio SA