4 years ago
Episode 2 – Here comes the Fed
with Robin Brooks, IIF Managing Director and Chief Economist
This week, Clay interviews IIF Chief Economist Robin Brooks on his thoughts on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting where it is expected that the Fed will tighten monetary policy given the context of rising and more persistent inflation. The big question is whether the Russia/Ukraine situation changes the Fed’s trajectory.
4 years ago
Episode 3 – Squeezing Russia: Sanctions Update
This week, Clay tries to answer some of the key questions that have arisen regarding the financial sanctions that the international community has imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
4 years ago
Episode 4 – Let’s Talk Commodities
This week, Clay tries to answer some of the key questions that have arisen regarding the financial sanctions that the international community has imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
4 years ago
Episode 5 – France Goes to the Polls
with Guillaume de Calignon of Les Echos
This week, Clay interviews Guillaume de Calignon, economic journalist for Les Echos, about the upcoming French elections.
4 years ago
Episode 6 – The World Gabs about Finance
Preview of the Spring IMF/World Bank/G20 meetings
This week, Clay discusses some major themes we’re expected to see during the Spring IMF/World Bank meetings, which start on April 18, 2022.
4 years ago
Episode 7 – China Slows Down
with Gene Ma, Head of China Research, IIF
This week, Clay interviews Gene Ma, Head of China Research at the IIF, about China’s economy and forecasts for China’s economic growth.
4 years ago
Episode 8 – The Digital Asset 2-Step
Pros/Cons and Implications of Digital Assets
This week, Clay gives an overview of digital assets, their potential risks and opportunities, and what policymakers are doing in regard to this evolving topic.
4 years ago
Episode 9 – Pick Your Poison
Discussing Europe’s Economy
This week, Clay gives his insights on key issues in Europe right now: the Russia-Ukraine war, the economic recovery, and the European green agenda.
4 years ago
Episode 10 – The Energy Wars Are On
This week, Clay is joined by Elina Ribakova, Deputy Chief Economist at the IIF, to discuss Russian sanctions.
4 years ago
Episode 11 – Elections Down Under: Key Issues for Australia
with Charles Edel , Australia Chair and a Senior Adviser, at Center for Strategic and International Studies
This week, Clay interviews Dr. Charles Edel, Australia Chair and a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the Australian elections.