The economic cost of sustained high oil prices
About this episode
The episode discusses the economic consequences of sustained high oil prices with insights from economist Kevin Lings.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the economic consequences of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices. Renewed tensions in the Middle East have reignited concerns that fuel-importing economies, particularly across Africa, may be forced to keep interest rates higher for longer as inflationary pressures persist. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here…
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