19 Sep 2024

Tough economic times continue

From Nights, 10:18 pm on 19 September 2024

The economy is still in the doldrums according to the latest GDP figures, falling by 0.2 percent in the three months to June. This fall didn't come as a surprise to economists, who predicted a backwards move for the second quarter of the year. But just how tough are businesses and consumers doing it right now? And how long will the tough times last? Economist Shamubeel Eaqub speaks to Emile.