Australia, New Zealand and South Korea on Monday were the latest countries to see
their central banks taking measures to help their economies fight the effects of the
coronavirus pandemic.

The moves follow a shock rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve on Sunday, which
lowered interest rates to near zero in another emergency move to help shore up the US
economy as the outbreak derails trade, tourism and domestic production.

Morio speaks to Professor Chris Malikane and Bheki Ntshalintshali about this story.