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OMFIF’s Julie Levy-Abegnoli looks back over some of the most recent articles published on the OMFIF website, including those on Europe’s ‘Hamiltonian’ moment, oil prices, and helicopter money. Articles and other items referenced: Disappointment beckons on ‘Hamiltonian moment’ Helicopter money’s unearned popularity Worse to come for oil EU virus response to shape climate action French […]

Paul Tucker, chair of the Systemic Risk Council and former deputy governor of the Bank of England, joins Mark Sobel, US chairman of OMFIF, to discuss the implications of coronavirus for the world economy. Since the 2008 financial crisis, much has been done to strengthen banks. But in recent years, the financial system has seen

In this episode of Synopsis, OMFIF Subeditor Julie Levy-Abegnoli looks back over some of the most recent articles published on the OMFIF website, including those on a possible European fiscal response to the crisis, life after the pandemic, and what the outbreak means for sovereign investment and, possibly, your taxes. Articles and other items referenced:

The pandemic has resulted in unprecedented upheaval, with governments introducing sweeping measures to contain the virus. The Hungarian government is now ruling by decree. In times like these, good governance is more important than ever. Weeks before the outbreak, Beata Javorcik, chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, joined Julie Levy-Abegnoli, subeditor at

Following a stunning election victory in 2018, Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest prime minister, resigned abruptly in February. This comes at a time when Malaysia faces a host of problems, including falling global oil prices and demand, and a growing public health emergency. Manu Bhaskaran, chief executive officer of Centennial Asia, joins OMFIF’s Angelia

In this episode of Synopsis, OMFIF Subeditor Julie Levy-Abegnoli looks back over some of the most recent articles published on the OMFIF website, including those on China’s economic recovery, the European Central Bank’s coronavirus response, and how the pandemic will reshape the world economy. Articles and other items referenced: Resilient China can help lead global

James Sweeney and Zoltan Pozsar, chief economist and managing director at Credit Suisse respectively, join Pierre Ortlieb, economist at OMFIF, to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global dollar liquidity and the industrial production cycle. They touch on central bank responses present and future, the state of funding and capital markets, and the

Thomas Costerg, senior economist at Pictet Wealth Management, joins Rein de Loor, programmes manager at OMFIF, to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts in response to the coronavirus crisis. As central banks around the world ease monetary policy, questions arise about global coordination and communication, as well as the role of fiscal policy in

Andy Rothman, investment strategist at Matthews Asia, joins Mark Sobel, US chairman of OMFIF, to continue their conversation on China and the economic impact of coronavirus. They discuss whether China has overcome the worst of the outbreak and is getting back to ‘normal’, as well as how Chinese markets are responding. They also outline the