Is US inflation transitory?

Ninety One strategist, Russell Silberston analyses the latest signals from the US Federal Reserve.

19 Aug 2021

8 minutes

Russell Silberston
Ninety One strategist, Russell Silberston analyses the latest signals from the US Federal Reserve.

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Russell Silberston
Investment Strategist – Macro-economic and policy research​

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