The local and global economic ramifications of Putin’s war

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Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanisha Packirisamy, an economist at Momentum Investments.

Topics of discussion include: the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the global economy, and SA; how the conflict may affect financial markets; risks for emerging markets; the effect of rising oil prices on the economy; the response of various governments and organisations to Russia’s actions; and an economic outlook in light of the conflict.
4 Mar 2022 English South Africa Business News · News

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