FX SERIES | EPISODE 29

Interest rates: cuts,
consequences and
currency reactions

24 October 2024

Podcasts

Insights Series Podcast

From insights that inform consumer trends and the economics of sustainable development, to how small businesses can shape our continent’s economy, stay informed through our podcast series that will feature discussions from thought leaders and sector experts.

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AfCFTA

1 Episode


The African Continental Free Trade Area is now active, bringing with it the promise of significantly easier intra-continental trade. In this podcast, we discuss the opportunities it presents for businesses of all sizes, and the enablers for its success.

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Transactional

1 Episode


The economy is changing as it emerges, slowly, from the artificial drop in volumes that were seen during the pandemic.

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NBFI

2 Episodes


Small lenders and microfinancers have a huge role to play in shaping the African continent’s economy. We have unique insights to unlock Africa’s economic potential.Our vast array of knowledge in the Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector enables us to drive diversified and inclusive economies across the African continent.

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Energy and Resources

3 Episodes


A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that Africa will be the most populated region in the world by 2040, surpassing China and India. While this increase in population presents challenges for the continent, there are exciting opportunities unfolding in the resource and energy sector.Africa is emerging as a global force in oil and gas markets and is forecast to outstrip China in the coming years.

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Healthcare

3 Episodes


The health sector has played a pivotal role in managing the Covid-19 outbreak, yet there is still more work to be done - driven by efficient and effective planning as well as collaboration. We have assembled a diverse and wide-ranging interviews with some of our clients across a myriad of fields to help us get a clear vision of how we can collectively journey towards continental economic recovery and growth.

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Telecommunications, Media and Technology

3 Episodes


Traditionally the provider of voice, data connectivity and mobile payments solutions, the telecommunication sector, is now playing an increasingly important role in sectors like agriculture and healthcare. We delve into this, and more, in the Absa Insights, Telecommunications Media and Technology Podcast series.

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Enterprise and Supplier Development

6 Episodes


The role of small- and medium-sized businesses is an important one. In this series our thought leaders discuss how SMEs are likely to lead the economic recovery on the African continent, as well as the challenges that small businesses may face.

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Consumer Goods and Services

3 Episodes


What informs consumer behaviour? 2020 created a shift in consumer trends, with the increase of e-commerce shopping and spending more on home renovations.
In this series of the Absa insights podcast, we discuss the data driven insights that inform consumer trends.

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Agriculture

4 Episodes


Farmers might not be driving Ferraris… yet, but there’s no doubt that Agriculture is a continental bright spot. In this Absa Insights podcast series, listen to thought leaders Roux Wildenboer, Steve Biko and Wandile Sihlobo as they delve into Agriculture across the African continent.

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Hospitality

1 Episodes


To navigate the hospitality industry, you need a strategic partner that provides unique insights. We do. As a Pan-African bank with on-the-ground presence, we have all the unique insights needed to unlock the Hospitality sector’s full growth potential through sustainable opportunities and solutions.

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