The Investment Perspective, with Ninety One

Fed & MPC round-up, and what it means for income investors

Central banks have had a busy start to the year. The Bank of Japan began with an interest rate rise, followed by decisions from the South African Reserve Bank, the ECB and the all-important US Federal Reserve. Ruen Naidoo discusses how expectations have changed from this time last year and considers the implications for SA fixed income investors.

03 Feb 2025

9 minutes

Ruen Naidu
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Authored by

Ruen Naidu
Portfolio Manager

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