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Highlights: Fortnightly Economic Q&A

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Listen back to the highlights of this week's economic Q&A. Investec Economist, Victoria Clarke responds to the recent announcement that the UK is officially in recession, and responds to the data surrounding it.

Our guest this week is FX Director, Kiran Russell. Kiran touches upon a tumultuous period for the currency markets, and in particular dollar-sterling.
13 Aug 2020 English South Africa Business

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