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Host: Tracy Shuchart for MicDropMarketsThis spaces is brought to you by NinaTrader Live where you can find me every morning at 8AM ET to talk macro markets and at 2:30 PM ET to discuss the hot commodities of the day, streaming live on the NinjaTrader YouTube channel.GuestsGorge GammonEntrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Founder of Rebel Capitalist Pro helping investors build a healthy and balanced portfolio with a team of macro experts.After running a successful business for 12 years, and managing hundreds of employees, George retired in 2012 and decided to venture into real estate investing across the United States.He then expanded his investments to Colombia, where he now resides in Medellin and manages a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio.George is highly skilled at teaching and tracking macroeconomics, central banking, and free-market capitalism.He has gained a considerable following on YouTube becoming a sensation in financial education. Tony NashTony Nash is the CEO and Founder of Complete Intelligence. And has a Geopolitics patreon called Cloak and DaggarPreviously, Tony built and led the global research business for The Economist and the Asia consulting business for IHS (now part of S&P). He is a frequent public speaker and a contributor to leading global media (BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.) and has served as an advisor to government and think tanks in Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Washington D.C. and others.Tony is an international advisory board member for Texas A&M University. He has a Master's Degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and a BA in Business Management from Texas A&M University. Dana SamuelsonDana Samuelson is president of American Gold Exchange (AGE) has 44 years in the industry. Mr. Samuelson has an impeccable national reputation for honesty and integrity with his peers and his clients. He has flawlessly overseen transactions approaching $2 billion. Mr. Samuelson has been a professional numismatist since 1980 and worked for some of the most influential precious metals trading companies in the nation, including 10 years with the original gold bug and industry legend James U. Blanchard III, before founding AGE in 1998.Disclaimer: This material is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell / long or short any securities, commodities, or any related financial instruments. Please contact a licensed professional before making any investment or trading decisions

On the programme we are looking at Donald Trump's first 100 days in power, during which he has talked a lot about tariffs, and there have been many changes to trade policies. Rahul Tandon looks at the key important economic events of the initial 100 days and the way they have upended global trade. Also, Mark Carney is celebrating his election victory in Canada, although Canadian broadcaster CBC projects his party will fall just short of the 172 parliamentary seats needed for a majority.Throughout the programme, we'll be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world – Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Senior Asia correspondent for Bloomberg, and Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence.

President Donald Trump admits a period of difficult transition is inevitable as his trade policies continue to cause upheaval in international markets. And after the end of the Cold War, the world economy became integrated, and globalisation began, but is that at risk now because of the tariffs, trade war and protectionism? Presenter Roger Hearing speaks to Mohamed El Erian, former IMF Deputy Director who is now President of Queens' College, Cambridge, and chief. Also, a general strike against public spending cuts in Argentina has severely disrupted transport systems in the country. All domestic flights have been cancelled; trains and metro services have been suspended in Buenos Aires and other parts of the country.Throughout the program, Roger will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world – Yoko Ishikura, a professor emeritus at Hitotsubashi University in Japan, and Tony Nash, CEO and founder of Complete Intelligence, an AI-based financial forecasting firm in Houston.

US markets hit a new high on the back of the resounding win of Donald Trump as the 47th President. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence if this rally still has legs as valuations turn lofty. We also ask if a strong dollar is good for companies and if China stands to lose from Trump's win.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making whirlwind tours of key battleground states in the final week of campaigning. Opinion polls show the candidates are neck and neck. Rahul Tandon looks at the swing state of Michigan and examines what really matters to voters there. In the UK, the Chancellor has delivered the first budget of the new Labour government. It was seen as a key moment for the economy, with some describing it as the most important budget for years as the government raised taxes by over $50 billion. Also, millions of people will be celebrating Diwali which can lead to an increased demand for gold. But with the price at record highs is demand for gold falling? Rahul is joined by Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at global nonprofit thinktank The Conference Board, and Tony Nash CEO and founder of Complete Intelligence.

Wall Street has chalked up a three-day losing streak, gold is hovering at all time highs, corporate earnings are a mixed bag and crude oil prices are volatile. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence shares his insights on what's moving markets and what to expect with the upcoming release of US new home sales and jobless claims data.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Host: Tracy Shuchart for MicDropMarketsGuests: Leland Miller and Tony NashLeland MillerLeland is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book.A noted authority on China's economy and financial system, he is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, and FOX Business, and he has served as guest host of two of the financial world's top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. Before co-founding China Beige Book in 2010, Leland was a capital markets attorney based out of New York and Hong Kong and worked on the deal team at a major investment bank. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia, and a master's degree in Chinese History from Oxford University.Leland is an elected member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, an elected life member of the Council on Foreign RelationsIn February 2024, Leland was appointed Commissioner to the congressionally-mandated U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Tony NashTony Nash is the CEO and Founder of Complete Intelligence. Previously, Tony built and led the global research business for The Economist and the Asia consulting business for IHS (now part of S&P). He is a frequent public speaker and a contributor to leading global media (BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.) and has served as an advisor to government and think tanks in Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Washington D.C. and others.Tony is an international advisory board member for Texas A&M University. He has a Master's Degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and a BA in Business Management from Texas A&M University.Disclaimer: This material is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell / long or short any securities, commodities, or any related financial instruments. Please contact a licensed professional before making any investment or trading decisions

The US energy sector has seen positive price action, with Vistra Corp and Constellation Energy coming out as top performers on the S&P 500. Can energy stocks that supply power to data centres replace tech stocks for the AI trade? Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence weighs in on this and more.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have warned of lower earnings. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence why and how this is correlated to the Fed Fund rate cut. We also look at the recent appreciation of the Yen and does this mean the end of the Japanese equity rally.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The Federal Reserve has signalled its readiness to pivot in September, but what does that indicate about the trajectory of the US economy? Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence decodes the signals.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Underlying US inflation as measured by the core CPI is at its slowest pace since 2021. Is this the confirmation that the Federal Reserve needs to cut rates in September? Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us his view.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments after the latest FOMC meeting have reaffirmed expectations of a September rate cut. We discuss the implications of the move and whether anything could derail these plans with Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Tech stocks plunged overnight on the back of comments by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on future policies. What does this mean for the tech equities play? We discuss these themes and more with Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Tesla and Nvidia are polar opposites amongst the Magnificent Seven with Nivida the tech darling but with both seeing price correction, is it time for a relook? Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence gives us his perspective whilst we also try to interpret the Fed Minutes as to when a rate cut will happen.Image Credit: freepik.com

With Nvidia the most valuable company in the world, there are invariably comparisons to the dot com boom. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence if that is the case and it will all end in tears or are we living in very different times.Image Credit: Pixabay.com

Shares in several Chinese electric car companies have taken a hit after the European Union imposed new tariffs. The trade barriers have been introduced because the EU says Chinese state subsidies make competition unfair. Our guests from China and the US present their arguments about the on-going issue.Interest rates in the US remain at a 23-year high and inflation is forecasted to rise. Sam Fenwick finds out how consumers are feeling, and the ways businesses are trying to find extra revenue.We're joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world – Tony Nash - CEO of Complete Intelligence, based in Houston, Texas and Karen Percy, senior freelance reporter in Melbourne.[IMAGE CREDIT: PA]

Nvidia is now the 2nd most valuable company in the world after Microsoft. Is this title deserved? Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence answers that questions whilst also explaining why US bond yields are falling.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Nvidia results were better than street expectations with revenue at USD26 billion . Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence critically examines the numbers to determine if AI is hype or has strong monetisation potential. We also try and uncover the recent rally in metals and if that is sustainable.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Although US earnings season has been generally been positive, corporate guidance has been more conservative. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us what this means for equity returns. We also try and dissect EV stocks to discern if there is value even amongst the Chinese auto players.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Guest this week: Grant Williams and Alex Guervich Sponsor: Complete IntelligenceGrant Williams Grant Williams has logged over 35 years in finance. During that time, he's lived and worked in seven major financial centres from London to Sydney, building the kind of network that many others can only dream about.He began his career in the Japanese equity market in the mid-1980s, before a three-year posting to Tokyo ensured he had a ringside seat as the twin bubbles in equities and real estate burst simultaneously and spectacularly at the end of 1989. After a short stint back in London, Grant relocated once again, this time to New York, where he spent 7 years. Subsequent postings have taken him to Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands. Currently, he is a senior advisor to Matterhorn Asset Management AG in Switzerland, and a portfolio and strategy advisor to Vulpes Investment Management in Singapore.He is also host of the Grant Williams podcast along with several others. Alex Guervich Alex Gurevich is the Founder and CIO of HonTe Advisors, LLC. Founded in 2015, HonTe Advisors, LLC is an SF-based, discretionary global macro investment firm that focuses on long-horizon, thematic, multi-asset class investing across developed and emerging markets.Prior, he ran global Macro trading at J.P. Morgan Chase. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Trades of March 2020 and The Next Perfect Trade, as well as several science fiction and fantasy stories. Alex was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, and earned his PhD in mathematics from the University of Chicago.Thank you to Complete Intelligence for being the sponsor this week: CI is a globally integrated proprietary forecasting platform for finance Host: Tracy Shuchart @chigrlFollow @MicDropMarkets for new updates on spaces

Meta, Boeing and Ford were some of the major US companies reporting earnings results overnight. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence joins us to analyse how investors responded along with how commodities like gold and crude oil performed onvernight, along with how the Japanese yen has plumbed multi-decades lows against the US dollar.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Businesses in the South American nation have been told to shut down for two days due to power cuts caused by drought. We find out more.The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. We hear why.And Google terminates 28 staff who protested against a contract signed with the government of Israel.Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence in Texas, and Jessica Khine, head of Asia for Astris Advisory Japan in Malaysia.(Picture: A saleswoman waits for customers at her restaurant in Ecuador. Picture credit: REUTERS/Karen Toro.)

Result season starts in the US with high expectations for the earnings growth of the magnificent 7. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us if there is a likelihood for disappointment and what would be the consequence of it.

The S&P 500 has been on a bull run, but there's growing speculation that equity gains may be reaching a plateau. We ask Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence on the data indicators to watch, as well as the trends affecting commodities, cryptocurrencies and the Japanese asset market.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

We appear to be living in strange times as almost all asset classes are up in tandem. We ask Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence to explain this conundrum and how to invest in these confusing times.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Polls are beginning to close across the 15 primary states in the U.S as Super Tuesday comes to an end. Our presenter Roger Hearing will be bringing us up to date on what the polls are saying.We'll be hearing from voters who have made up their minds and those who are still considering.And we find out if the fact that the US economy is beginning to show signs of strength, will affect the outcome in November.Roger will be joined throughout the programme by two guests: Tony Nash, Chief Economist, Complete Intelligence who's in Houston and Laura Schwartz, former Advisor to Bill Clinton and democratic strategist, who's in Chicago.(Picture: A sign is displayed during the Super Tuesday primary election in McAllen, Texas, U.S. March 5, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Cheney Orr)

Guests: Mary Kissel, Leland Miller, Tony NashMary KisselMary is Executive Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens Inc. In this role, she provides advice on geopolitical risk and macroeconomic trends to Stephens clients and the Stephens management team.From October 2018 to January 2021, Ms. Kissel served as Senior Advisor to Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo. Prior to joining the State Department, she had a long and distinguished career on The Wall Street Journal editorial board, including stints as chief foreign policy writer in New York City and Asia-Pacific editorial page editor, based in Hong Kong. She began her career at Goldman Sachs. Leland MillerLeland is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book.A noted authority on China's economy and financial system, he is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, and FOX Business, and he has served as guest host of two of the financial world's top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. Before co-founding China Beige Book in 2010, Leland was a capital markets attorney based out of New York and Hong Kong and worked on the deal team at a major investment bank. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia, and a master's degree in Chinese History from Oxford UniversityLeland is an elected member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, an elected life member of the Council on Foreign RelationsIn February 2024, Leland was appointed Commissioner to the congressionally-mandated U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Tony NashTony Nash is the CEO and Founder of Complete Intelligence. Previously, Tony built and led the global research business for The Economist and the Asia consulting business for IHS (now part of S&P). He is a frequent public speaker and a contributor to leading global media (BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.) and has served as an advisor to government and think tanks in Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Washington D.C. and others.Tony is an international advisory board member for Texas A&M University. He has a Master's Degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and a BA in Business Management from Texas A&M University.Host: Tracy Shuchart (@chigrl)Disclaimer: This material is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell / long or short any securities, commodities, or any related financial instruments. Please contact a licensed professional before making any investment or trading decisions

With US market valuations getting expensive due to the recent rallies, we ask if there are other markets which are undervalued and offer more upside. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence gives us that answer whilst telling us if India will benefit from this 1+1 strategy.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Investor excitement over AI has been driving up valuations of tech stocks, but to what extent is this optimism substantiated? Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence weighs in on the sustainability of the tech rally, as well as the outlook for Fed monetary policy, among others.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Despite the NASDAQ in negative territory on a year to date basis, the market appears to still favour AI related counters. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us if this is hype, or a trend that has staying power.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The recent Fed Minutes indicate that the Federal Reserve is still in a hawkish mode. Does this mean the end of market exuberance with the mantra of 'higher for longer' staying relevant for longer? Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us this whilst weighing in on the US dollar.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The US market rally came to an end earlier than expected as investors took profit ahead of the Christmas and Year End holidays. But will this sell-off continue in the new year? Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us his outlook for 2024 and what should be the ideal allocation.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Oil prices are at a six-month low despite OPEC+ committing to supply cuts till March 2024. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence explains why whilst weighing in on the next move by the Federal Reserve on the back of the job data.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Oil demand is reaching record highs with stocks depleting rapidly. Yet, crude prices continue to fall with WTI close to USD 70 per barrel. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence explains this irrationality whilst giving us views as to whether we can expect a strong finish to US markets for the year.

Investors seem to hope that this current cycle of rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve is near an end. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, talks to us about expectations that such a rally might or might not be sustainable as well as where he thinks commodities like crude oil and gold may be headed.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Nasdaq had its worst day with a sell down of big tech. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us why and if this sell down is just starting. We also ask what he expects as US corporate result season has started in earnest.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The World Health Organisation says it needs urgent safe passage to send supplies as people are 'dying unnecessarily from a lack of water and medical care'. President Biden and other world leaders have called on Egypt to open the border known as the Rafah crossing as tonnes of aid piles up. Sam Fenwick discusses this and more business news from around the world with Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence, in Texas, and Rachel Cartland, author, writer and expert on Hong Kong. (Picture: People load a humanitarian aid convoy for the Gaza Strip, parked in Arish, Egypt, 16 October 2023.Credit: STR/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

As the conflict continues, we hear how a business tries to stay afloat in Israel, and we look into the role cryptocurrencies may have played in the financing of Hamas. The trial of the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, goes on in New York. We get the latest from our correspondent. An undercover investigation by the BBC has exposed a blackmail scam using instant loan apps to entrap and humiliate people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We hear more about how it worked. Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Mehmal Sarfraz, Co-founder of The Current in Lahore, and Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence in Houston. (Picture: An Israeli army flare illuminates the sky above the northern Gaza strip on 11 October 2023. Picture credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

This Friday, big banks JP Morgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo will be reporting their results. Will it be a harbinger of US result season? Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence gives us his expectations whilst weighing in on the direction of oil prices.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

US inflation accelerated in August for the second-straight month, due to higher petrol prices as crude oil prices also move up. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence opines that the Federal Reserve will more than likely stand pat on interest rates.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Register for a CI Markets account for FREE! No credit card required: https://completeintel.com/marketsIn this episode of The Week Ahead, we're joined by Dr. Anas Alhajji, Michael Belkin, and Tracy Shuchart. Dr. Anas starts by tackling the intriguing question of oil prices. Despite ongoing supply constraints, including OPEC's cuts, Dr. Anas argues that there's currently no compelling case for $100/b oil. He'll walk us through his reasoning.Next, we turn to Michael Belkin who shares his perspective on the equity market. Michael believes that we've reached the peak of the current cycle, and recent market turbulence seems to support his view. He also provides insights into energy trends and discusses his thoughts on sector rotation, particularly as it pertains to defensive sectors.Finally, Tracy Shuchart takes the stage to explore LNG and electric vehicles in Asia. Her analysis highlights Asia's growing dependence on LNG as the largest energy-importing region, with projections indicating a potential doubling by 2050. Tracy also gets into how gas may outperform green technologies like wind, solar, and batteries, shedding light on the future of electric vehicles in Asia.Key themes:1. No case for $100 oil2. Equities have peaked3. LNG & EVs in Asia-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is the 79th episode of The Week Ahead, where experts talk about the week that just happened and what will most likely happen in the coming week. Follow The Week Ahead panel on Twitter:Tony: https://twitter.com/TonyNashNerdAnas: https://twitter.com/anasalhajjiMichael: https://twitter.com/BelkinReportTracy: https://twitter.com/chigrlWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/b1U1rdo81Qw#WeekAhead #FinanceDiscussion #OilPrices #EquityMarket #LNGTrends #ElectricVehicles #InvestmentAnalysis #FinancialForecast #MarketInsights #AsiaEnergyTrends #SectorRotation #EconomicOutlook #InvestmentStrategies #FinancialNews #CompleteIntelligence #DrAnasAlhajji #AnasAlhajji #MichaelBelkin #BelkinReport #TracyShuchart #Chigrl #TonyNash #TonyNashNerd #CIMarkets #AIPoweredForecasts #EconomicsData #AI #ML #Nikkei100 #MajorCurrencies #ForexForecasts

Episode 80: On today's show I speak with brilliant, multifaceted Tony Nash, Founder & CEO of AI Firm, Complete Intelligence. We speak about AI, the stock market, macro, businesses, money, and the future! A transformative discussion for you to "Think Different" and elevate your mindset!

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, says at a hearing before the US Senate, that governments must work to mitigate risks of increasingly powerful models of artificial intelligence. We look into the challenges that the technology brings for regulators. Also in the programme, we listen to the latest from the negotiations to increase the US debt ceiling to avoid a default that could harm the economy. And we ask Sri Lankans' about their expectations in a country that has battled through an unprecedented level of economic crisis. Roger Hearing looks into these and more business news throughout the programme with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Simon Littlewood, President of ACG Global Growth Delivered in Singapore, and Tony Nash, CEO at Complete Intelligence in Houston, Texas.

In this episode, we were joined by Tony Nash, Founder and CEO of Complete Intelligence, an AI-driven company helping clients with the digitalization, augmentation, and automation of enterprise and financial markets forecasting. We discussed China, Argentina and the dollar, Crypto, and of course, artificial intelligence.

Microsoft's proposed $68.7bn deal to takeover game developer Activision Blizzard has been blocked by UK regulators over competition concerns. We get reaction to the decision from a former Vice President at Microsoft, Peter Moore. Devina Gupta discusses this and more business stories from around the world with Tony Nash, Chief Economist at Complete Intelligence in the US and Yoko Ishikura, Professor Emeritus at Hitotsubashi University in Japan. (Picture: Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)

The European Union will allow members to offer subsidies that match those offered by the US Inflation Reduction Act to prevent an exodus of green energy projects. The White House's $369 billion initiative has been criticised by many countries, which fear it could attract local companies to move across the Atlantic. Roger Hearing discusses this and more business news with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner at TSMP Law in Singapore, and Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence in Texas. (Picture: A worker installs solar panels on the roof of a farmstead barn in Germany. Picture credit: Reuters)

US retail sales in January jumped the most in 2 years and homebuilder sentiment rose in February by most since 2020 whilst US inflation rose by 0.5%. Should the Fed have been more aggressive and gone for a 50bp at the last meeting? Also Cisco's recent results beat expectations and is this a good indicator of strong spending on tech infrastructure and the revival of old tech? We speak to Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence.Image credit: Shutterstock

The midterms decide who controls Congress as well as state legislatures and governor's offices. Rahul Tandon is joined by Dianne Brady, assistant managing editor of Forbes from New York and Tony Nash, the founder of Complete Intelligence in Texas. Billions of US dollars are being spent on the election campaign adverts that voters will be seeing and hearing in the run-up to the elections - but is it worth the investment? And has the economic situation in the US overshadowed the overturning of Roe v Wade? (Picture: American flag in Midtown Manhattan Credit: Getty Images)

The IMF says the risk of a global recession has increased as it lowers its growth forecast for the coming year. Its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said the gloomy outlook was fuelled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic. Hong Kong has relaxed several of its coronavirus restrictions in recent weeks. Now it's giving away 500,000 airline tickets worth $250 million in a bid to boost visitor numbers. Will it succeed? The Rooney Rule was adopted by NFL teams in the US in 2003, with the aim of creating equal opportunities for Black coaches. But there's criticism that it hasn't achieved what it set out to do. Gus Garcia Roberts from the Washington Post has been investigating and shares his findings with us. Sam Fenwick is joined by Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence in Houston, Texas and Zyma Islam from the Daily Star in Dhaka, Bangladesh to discuss these stories and the other big money and work issues of the day. (Image:Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a press conference as she meets with economic and financial organizations in Berlin at the German chancellery on August 26, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Getty Images)