Potential Global and Namibian Economic Impacts of a Trump 2.0 Presidency

Theo Klein, an economist from Oxford Economics Africa in South Africa, warns that a second Trump presidency may negatively affect global markets, leading to higher inflation, interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and suppressed oil prices. For Namibia, the potential impacts include a slower interest rate cutting cycle and rising inflation as discussed by Klein alongside factors that could affect Namibia’s economy.

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Written by: Leonard Witbeen

economic factors Economic Impact Global Markets Inflation Interest Rate Cutting Interest Rates Namibia oil prices Oxford Economics Africa rising inflation South Africa theo klein Trump Presidency US Dollar

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