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NOW Ep100: A world in flux, 100 Wednesdays on

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From a global pandemic to fractured supply chains, energy shocks, inflation spirals, rate hikes, AI disruption, war, and geopolitical realignment - the last four years have been anything but dull. As we celebrate the 100th episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, we pause the relentless churn of the news cycle to reflect on the macro themes that have defined our world since this show first aired in May 2021. In this episode, we’ve gathered a veritable global panel of Investec leaders from Johannesburg, London, Mumbai, and Dubai to share their insights on what has shaped their regions and the critical forces they will be monitoring in the coming years.

Podcast key moments
00:00 - Introduction
01:37 – How have macro trends influenced the UK
05:14 – What are the most significant factors impacting South Africa’s economy?
08:09 – What macro trends have impacted India?
10:33 – UAE’s story of reinvention
14:09 – What key forces are you watching closely that could shape strategy and opportunity in UK, South Africa, UAE and India?

Read more on www.investec.com/now

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:37 How have macro trends influenced the UK?
  • 05:14 What are the most significant factors impacting South Africa’s economy?
  • 08:09 What macro trends have impacted India?
  • 10:33 UAE’s story of reinvention
  • 14:09 What key forces are you watching closely that could shape strategy and opportunity in UK, South Africa, UAE and India?
13 May 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

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