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Economic Q&A replay: 2021 outlook

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2020 has been a year to remember. The coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump being voted out as US president and elongated Brexit discussions are just some of the events that have dictated sentiment and will continue to do so into the new year. In our latest webinar, Investec experts joined chief economist Philip Shaw to give their views on the 2021 outlook for the economy, markets, currencies, retail and property.
16 Dec 2020 English South Africa Business

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