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World economic outlook: Trade tensions and tariffs a major threat to global economic growth

New Atlanticist
Mar 13, 2023

The Fed’s tightening is a recipe for global volatility. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is just the start.

By
Martin Mühleisen

In this volatile environment, it may take less than a historic shock to cause severe disruption. Governments and central banks around the world better be prepared.

Economy & Business
Financial Regulation

World economic outlook: Trade tensions and tariffs a major threat to global economic growth

New Atlanticist
Feb 23, 2023

The big questions (and answers) about Ajay Banga’s nomination to lead the World Bank

By
Atlantic Council experts

What to know about the former Mastercard chief executive officer’s surprise nomination to lead the World Bank.

Economy & Business
Fiscal and Structural Reform

World economic outlook: Trade tensions and tariffs a major threat to global economic growth

New Atlanticist
Feb 22, 2023

China and private lenders are blocking a solution to the global debt crisis. The G20 must step in.

By
Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

The international community must apply pressure so that China and private-sector lenders join in facilitating a collective haircut that includes all lenders.

China
Economy & Business

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New Atlanticist

Oct 10, 2018

World economic outlook: Trade tensions and tariffs a major threat to global economic growth

By Marie Kasperek

While a downward correction of 0.2 percent in global growth is not outright alarming, experts do warn of potential clouds on the horizon.

International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2018

SWIFT action risks unintended consequences

By Samantha Sultoon

Unilateral, isolated policy making that implicates SWIFT risks hampering the flow of global financial transactions and trade, harming US businesses as well as further antagonizing European allies.

International Financial Institutions Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Sep 27, 2018

IMF throws Argentina a $57 billion lifeline

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Argentina’s economy has been battered by a run on the peso, double-digit inflation, and a severe drought that has impacted crop yields in one of the world’s largest exporters of soybean and corn.

International Financial Institutions Latin America

Event Recap

Sep 21, 2018

Roundtable with Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

By Global Business & Economics Program

On September 21, 2018 Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Center along with the Eurasia Center co-hosted a roundtable with Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 24, 2018

Will international uncertainty thwart the fed’s plans?

By Alvaro Morales Salto-Weis

Mr. Powell struck a cautiously optimistic tone, defending the current path of gradual rate increases. Market reaction was muted, with the dollar declining slightly following the dovish remarks.

Financial Regulation International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2018

Trade rules (sometimes) need to be broken

By Robert Dohner

In situations that existing rules don’t cover, a willingness to break the rules is often the only way to bring about the required revisions to international rules.

China Financial Regulation

Event Recap

May 25, 2018

Sanctions in the Trump Era: One Year In

By Global Business & Economics Program

On May 25th, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program together with the Millennium Leadership Program hosted a panel discussion with a delegation of high executives from Santander Bank. The discussion centered around how economic sanctions affect the banking sector and the priorities of the current administration in this area.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Event Recap

Apr 20, 2018

Smart Cities, Smart Investment? A discussion with European Investment Bank Vice-President Vazil Hudák

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Friday, March 20, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted a lunch discussion with Mr. Vazil Hudák, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). The discussion centered on investment in ‘Smart Cities’. The private event was part of the Global Business and Economics Program’s EuroGrowth Initiative.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Apr 20, 2018

Fintech: Powering inclusive growth in Africa

By Aleksandra Gadzala

From cryptocurrencies to blockchain to mobile money, financial technology (“fintech”) is revolutionizing the basic structures of the global economy. Financial services delivered through fintech are becoming more accessible, efficient, and personal. In sub-Saharan Africa, where only 34 percent of adults have bank accounts, fintech companies are already providing financial products and services to millions of […]

Africa Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Apr 20, 2018

Fintech: Powering inclusive growth in Africa

By Aleksandra Gadzala

Fintech: Powering Inclusive Growth in Africa, helps investors and policy makers better understand the impact of the waves of fintech innovation unfolding in sub-Saharan Africa, and reflects on the enabling environments needed to ensure its success and contribution to inclusive growth.

Africa Economy & Business
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Fellow

Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Elizabeth Shortino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

Staff

Bart Piasecki

Assistant Director

GeoEconomics Center

Fiscal and Structural Reform International Financial Institutions

Fellow

Matthew L. Ekberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

Fellow

Julie Brinn Siegel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

Advisory Council member

Helga Flores Trejo

Vice President, Special Envoy Multilateral & Sustainability Affairs, Bayer

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business
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