Business Day TV spoke to Kevin Lings, chief economist at StanlibJune 22, 2026 at 7:17 pmInflation and the “cost-of-living crisis” is engulfing economies from South Africa to the US. (Alex Mit/123rf.com) Investors will be watching a busy week of economic data, with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, global PMI readings and a revision to US GDP all due for release. Business Day TV spoke to Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib about the risks and opportunities shaping markets in the week ahead.Would you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
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Business Day TV spoke to Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib
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The Federal Reserve releases its preferred PCE inflation gauge this week alongside global PMI readings and revised US GDP figures. For tech CTOs and managers, these economic indicators directly signal interest-rate direction and VC sentiment, determining funding availability and enterprise budget allocations in the quarters ahead.
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