Podcasts about global economy

Politicians have long been masterful in disguising or obscuring the true nature of their proposals. But ​​will misleading labels and bureaucratic maneuvers save President Biden's antigrowth economic agenda? Steve Forbes on the truth behind the euphemisms and outright false labeling that have pushed political agendas in the past, and on why you should never judge a political proposal by its label.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Despite Biden's continued push for significant tax increases, a tax-cut revolution is coming. But will Republicans be smart enough to ride the wave? Steve Forbes on the impressive number of states moving in the opposite direction of tax-loving Democrats, on who could be the next zero-income-tax state and on which states just aren't getting the message.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecast for the global economy - trimming half a percentage point off its projection - now at 4.4 per cent. The IMF's First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath tells us the focus right now is on the world's two biggest economies - the US and China - neither of which, the IMF believes, will be immune to the slowdown. India and Japan, by contrast, are forecast to buck the trend. Plus, Walmart has announced an investment in a vertical farming company. We discuss the merits of the concept with Leo Marcelis, professor of Horticulture and Product Physiology at Wageningen in the Netherlands.

President Biden said at his disastrous press conference: “Putin will strike Ukraine. The only question is the scale of his operations.” Steve Forbes on Russia's possible military actions and on whether the U.S. should send troops into Ukraine to prevent a strike by Putin.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dan Schultz who runs a sustainable living project in the remote Siskiyou Mountains talks about communication in community, permaculture, animal husbandry, and wildcrafting during these dramatic socio-economic changes sweeping our planet. What can we expect as the human mind processes these changes. Are your prepared with food & energy as society begins to unravel? Support the ADAPT 2030 Mini Ice Age Conversations Podcast by Visiting my Sponsors: ADAPT 2030 (PATREON) My Patriot Supply Emergency Food Kit Hemplucid True Leaf Market Heirloom and Organic Seeds ADAPT 2030 AMAZON SHOP

For the first time since the Cold War, we are faced with powerful adversaries determined to fundamentally alter the global status quo and who have the means to seriously challenge the U.S. Can the Biden Administration develop a defense and foreign policy strategy that meets our real needs before it's too late? Steve Forbes on the crises brewing internationally and on why Biden's foreign policy response must change.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

By all traditional measures, stocks have been overvalued for a long time. With stocks off to a terrible start in 2022 is the stock market still overvalued, or is the current weakness just a road bump on the way to new highs? Steve Forbes on what the bullish case boils down to, how the conditions have changed, and why investors should beware.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon shares his thoughts on the year ahead and what he expects for the global economy, markets and corporate activity.

President Biden and his team are faulting greedy businesses—primarily meat processors—oil and gas producers and pharmaceutical companies to avoid blame for rising prices. And, if inflation doesn't ease soon, there is talk that Biden will enforce price controls on these businesses. Steve Forbes on the swirling inflation scapegoats, on how history has demonstrated prices controls don't work and on why artificially suppressing prices would be a disastrous move!Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Turkey's currency, the lira, is plunging in value, and the official inflation rate is soaring, causing desperate people there to plunge into cryptocurrencies. When people don't trust their domestic currencies, they will find more trustworthy alternatives. Steve Forbes on the favorite cryptocurrency in Turkey right now, on what that reveals about the future of cryptos and on how this is just the beginning of this specific class of crypto's challenge to governments' monopoly of money. Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

After downplaying the threat of rising prices, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is now portraying himself as a fierce, sure-handed inflation fighter. But the core question is straightforward: Does Powell know how to do the job without throwing a wrench into the economy and sending it into a recession? Steve Forbes on Powell's plans to curb inflation and on what he might be missing when it comes to the true nature of inflation.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

For the answer to that question, we turn to World Bank President David Malpass, who discusses some of the challenges facing the global economy as well as the possibility that growth will slow down in 2022. The Biden administration is set to offer millions of free COVID tests to schools around the country.

For the answer to that question, we turn to World Bank President David Malpass, who discusses some of the challenges facing the global economy as well as the possibility that growth will slow down in 2022. The Biden administration is set to offer millions of free COVID tests to schools around the country.

The promise of 5G, the fifth generation in cellular mobile communications, is ready to be realized. But, incredibly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently been throwing up baseless obstacles that could delay the 5G revolution. Steve Forbes on the FAA's baseless safety concerns and on why, for all our sakes, they must be firmly resisted.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

There are two kinds of inflation simultaneously wreaking havoc on our economy, and 2022 could be the year when inflation starts to hit the stock market adversely. But how bad will it be? Will inflation finally cause a stock market crash in 2022? Steve Forbes on what investors need to consider when it comes to the two kinds of inflation and on the darkening cloud hanging over the New Year, which is undermining the dollar's value.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

In 2022 the Covid-19 pandemic should become, at worst, an endemic—something that no longer enormously disrupts our lives. But, unfortunately, the response of our political and public health leaders has too often been pockmarked by harmful and capricious mandates. Can we finally get a commonsense Covid-19 policy? Steve Forbes on President Biden's Covid policy and vaccine mandates and on what you need to know as we head into 2022.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Vladimir Putin has manufactured an unprovoked crisis with Ukraine, as he undertakes his most dangerous gamble yet. If Putin outfoxes Biden, we will face great danger. Steve Forbes on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and on how Putin's goals pose a threat to U.S. security.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson dissect the world of cryptocurrencies with Jeremy Epstein, the Co-Chief Investment Officer at Crypto Futura Fund. They talk about how digital currencies are disrupting the global economy, the safety of cryptocurrencies, and the growth of the crypto custodian market. [01:50] Jeremy's Journey Into the World of Cryptocurrencies [03:24] How Cryptocurrencies are Disrupting the Global Economy [05:50] Global Cryptocurrency Regulations [07:50] The Worldwide Adoption of Digital Assets [12:00] Blockchains and the History of Money [18:40] Understanding the Different Types of Cryptocurrencies [23:50] How Safe are Cryptocurrencies? [28:30] The Growth of the Crypto Custodian Market [34:50] Innovation, Regulation, and the Future of Crypto [39:18] Top Tips for Beginners Looking to Invest in Crypto [43:50] Cryptocurrency ETFs: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives [49:30] Jeremy's Talks About the Crypto Futura Fund [55:00] The Libertarian Thoughts on Cryptocurrencies Roshan can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewealth.com or at 202-536-4468. Erik can be reached at erik.olson@aretewealth.com or 815-940-4652. Adrian can be reached at adrian.nicholson@aretewealth.com or at 703-915-8905. Follow Us At: Website: https://retirementlifestyleshow.com/ https://www.retirewithroshan.com https://youtu.be/hKVzI87v0tA https://twitter.com/RoshanLoungani https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanloungani/ https://www.facebook.com/retirewithroshan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialerik/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-nicholson-74b82b13b/ #retirementlifestylepodcast #fire #podcast #FI #Retire #retirewithroshan #BAM #BusinessAsMission #ImpactInvesting All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own. While based on information they believe is reliable, neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.

Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has won ​​Chile's presidential election, becoming the country's youngest leader at 35 years old and leading a coalition that openly includes communists. Is Chile headed for political and economic fallout? Steve Forbes on possible turbulence ahead and on what we should learn from the recent election of a hardcore leftist as Chile's next president.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

After months of record rises, stocks are taking a hit. From the new Omicron variant to the excessive money printing from the Federal Reserve, Steve Forbes on why stocks are wobbly, and the three main reasons they are taking a hit right now. Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The economy is once again back in the news with stories of inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. While Democrats attempt to spin this state of affairs as evidence of a post-COVID recovery, Republicans seek to paint a picture of doom and gloom. With these contradictory narratives abroad, we talk to economist Jack Rasmus about the current outlook for the American economy. What explains the issue of labor shortages? What explains the supply chain issues? And how serious is the threat of inflation?   Jack Rasmus Dr. Jack Rasmus, Ph.D Political Economy, teaches economics at St. Mary's College in California. He is the author and producer of the various nonfiction and fictional workers, including the books The Scourge of Neoliberalism: US Economic Policy From Reagan to Bush, Clarity Press, October 2019; Alexander Hamilton & The Origins of the Fed, Lexington books, March 2019; Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression, Clarity Press, August 2018; Looting Greece: A New Financial Imperialism Emerges, Clarity Press, Sept. 2016; Systemic Fragility in the Global Economy, Clarity Press, January 2016; ‘Obama's Economy: Recovery for the Few‘, Pluto Press, 2012, ‘Epic Recession: Prelude to Global Depression, Pluto Press, 2010, and ‘The War at Home: The Corporate Offensive from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush‘, Kyklosproductions, 2006. @drjackrasmus https://jackrasmus.com/about/ http://www.kyklosproductions.com/   About TIR Thank you, guys, again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and every one of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron-only programming, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now: https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, especially YouTube!   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: www.youtube.com/thisisrevolutionpodcast   Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast & www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/   Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason's Grifters' Piece here: https://jasonmyles.medium.com/left-influencers-this-is-not-a-grift-5630ee792c25   Pascal Robert in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/PascalRobert   Get THIS IS REVOLUTION Merch here: www.thisisrevolutionpodcast.com   Get the music from the show here: https://bitterlakeoakland.bandcamp.com/   Follow Djene Bajalan @djenebajalan   Follow Kuba Wrzesniewski @DrKuba2  

The final episode of 2021 features a brief discussion of five themes that we believe will be important during the upcoming year, plus a deeper dive into one of those themes: the global economy. Today's guest is Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist on Allspring's Multi-Asset Solutions team. Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1221-00225

A massive threat to the economy is the legislation called Build Back Better (BBB). It would explode an already bloated budget and damage future economic growth and opportunity. Will Congress bury President Biden's Build Back Better bill now that its true costs have been revealed? Steve Forbes on what the Congressional Budget Office recently revealed about Biden's BBB bill and on how burying this bill could help the economy and, thus, the overvalued market.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Human rights violations, the alleged sexual assault and silencing of tennis super star Peng Shuai, and the quest for a free Tibet, these are just some of the controversies plaguing the Beijing Olympics and the government of China under President Xi Jinping. Will a diplomatic boycott be enough to make change or will the West be forced to do more? Kurt and Trish discuss this ongoing hot topic. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/  

The collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball's owners and players has expired, with no replacement in place. As a result, millions of fans are starting to worry: Can Major League Baseball save itself from itself? Steve Forbes on the MLB lockout and on two significant changes owners and players should agree on that will support the future of America's favorite pastime.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The more the EU micromanages Polish internal affairs and punishes Poland for the simple act of exercising self-determination, more the benefits of leaving the bloc altogether will continue to increase. Original Article: "Poland's Beef with the EU Shows the Dangers of Political Centralization" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

The more the EU micromanages Polish internal affairs and punishes Poland for the simple act of exercising self-determination, more the benefits of leaving the bloc altogether will continue to increase. Original Article: "Poland's Beef with the EU Shows the Dangers of Political Centralization" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

The Omicron mutation of Covid-19, though said to be more infectious, is reportedly milder than its predecessors in severity and mortality. Yet there is political panic, causing some hysteria. Is the panic over the Omicron variant another excuse for political meddling? Steve Forbes on the growing resistance to arbitrary government actions from political leaders and public health officials using COVID-19 variants to exert unnecessary control over our lives, hinder commerce and harm our health.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Stock market timing is a fool's game. But with the historic highs seen across the market, how long can an overvalued market remain so high, and what should investors do? Steve Forbes on the historic measures seen across the market, from meme stocks to rising equities and on how inflating value to intangible assets still doesn't change a picture of overvaluation.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

A critical election will soon take place in Chile that will have a big impact on the future of Latin America. Will socialism or free markets prevail? Steve Forbes on the stark contrast between Chile's two presidential candidates and the potential outcomes if the election results flip Chile to the far left.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Mariana Mazzucato (PhD) is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London (UCL),  where she is Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP).She is winner of international prizes including the Grande Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana in 2021, Italy's highest civilian honour, the 2020 John von Neumann Award, the 2019 All European Academies Madame de Staël Prize for Cultural Values, and 2018 Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought. She was named as one of the '3 most important thinkers about innovation' by The New Republic, one of the 50 most creative people in business in 2020 by Fast Company, and one of the 25 leaders shaping the future of capitalism by WIRED.  She is the author of three highly-acclaimed books: The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths (2013), The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy (2018) and the newly released, Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism (2021).  She advises policymakers around the world on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth. Her current roles include being Chair of the World Health Organization's Economic Council on Health for All and a member of the South African President's Economic Advisory Council, the Scottish Government's Council of Economic Advisors, and the United Nations High-level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Economic and Social Affairs, among others. 

President Biden is facing his most severe foreign policy and security crises; the growing, ominous threats to the freedom of Ukraine and Taiwan. Steve Forbes on two extremely dangerous flashpoints the U.S. and the free world face and on whether or not the Biden Administration is up to these grave challenges.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Talks were resumed this week in Vienna about restoring the seriously flawed 2015 nuclear arms deal with Iran, a deal that previously did nothing to halt Iran's nuclear program. Steve Forbes on President Biden's nuclear negotiations with Iran and on how they could be a more significant blunder than that made regarding Afghanistan. Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

In this podcast Frank Heemskerk (European Round Table for Industry), and Ilaria Maselli and Klaas de Vries (The conference Board) discuss some of the key insights from the report “European Business Leaders Adjust Expectations Slightly Downward”. We start with the latest reading of the Measure of CEO Confidence™, and then discuss growth expectations for 2022 and risks that can affect the European economy in the short-term. A key message is that the current struggles of the economy come from the supply side: supply chains under stress, inadequate equipment and emerging labour shortages. The report can be found at this link: https://www.conference-board.org/topics/CEO-Confidence/ceo-confidence-november-2021-report

In Turkey the official inflation rate is 20% (more than three times that of the U.S.), the unofficial one is worse and worsening. But when it comes to inflation, is the U.S. becoming like Turkey? Steve Forbes on the recent inflation surges and disturbing similarities between the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's and the Federal Reserve's ability to fight inflation.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Alarm bells are ringing over the potential harm caused by Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant. News of the new variant is roiling financial markets and tempting political leaders to impose restrictions, but there are a few things you need to know. Steve Forbes on the market's reaction to the recent news, the hasty moves being made and why we should wait for the facts on the new variant before reacting this time around.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

When inflation runs high, governments look for scapegoats, and, as inflation painfully rises, President Biden and his officials have directed the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rising energy costs. As gas prices soar, is a conspiracy afoot at the pump? Steve Forbes on the toxic practice surrounding the current state of inflation, and who is really to blame for the high prices at the pump.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Contrary to legend, the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving did not yield a bountiful harvest, but let us give thanks that the Pilgrims embraced free markets and, in success, produced prosperity. Steve Forbes on the lessons to be learned from the Pilgrim's Plymouth Colony economy and the relevance of these lessons to the Biden Administration's current push for a new socialism.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Markets are applauding President Biden's reappointment of Jerome Powell to head the Federal Reserve, but don't break out the champagne yet. Steve Forbes on the Fed's money-printing gimmicks that started well before COVID-19 and on why more inflation will likely be coming in 2022 and 2023.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

At last, a conversation with a knowledgeable economist!Longtime listeners remember Michael here after his last book. He just published a new one, The Decarbonization Imperative: Transforming the Global Economy by 2050. His book and our conversation cover why should we go to net zero by 2050, is it possible, and, if so, how?We agree on the mission of dramatically cutting emissions and most strategies to achieve it. We disagree on the relative importance of some strategies and measures. Listen to hear our respective views, healthy agreement, and healthy disagreement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Biden Administration is examining the future of U.S. policy on the use of nuclear weapons, a so-called nuclear posture review. Unfortunately, this move could end up in a blunder far worse than the debacle in Afghanistan. Steve Forbes on what Biden's possible change in nuclear weapons policy says to allies and on whether or not such a move will signal U.S. weakness.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Biden Administration says it wants less cigarette smoking, but its approach is perverse, and the president's new nominee to head the FDA will only magnify this counterproductive approach. From a ban on menthol cigarettes to doubling the federal cigarette tax, Steve Forbes on the ghastly public health mistakes the FDA is making.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Russian strongman Vladimir Putin desires to dominate Europe, and his efforts to undermine NATO won't end well for anyone. Steve Forbes on the U.S.' response to Putin's anti-American maneuvers and on how his dangerous moves in Europe will ultimately pose a real threat to U.S. security.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Federal Reserve has announced a gradual reduction in its monthly bond-buying program, and what's the plan? To reduce purchases by $15 billion a month, from the current level of $120 billion, to zero by next June. Investors should take note: The Fed's tapering has begun! Steve Fobes on how the Fed has portrayed this so-called tapering and on what investors should watch for as disrupted supply chains and labor shortages linger into next year.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Grammy-winning Colombian artist J Balvin had an intense 2020 -- battling a severe COVID case that he says "almost killed" him; releasing a new album that went quadruple platinum and made him one of the most streamed artists of the year; beginning work on a new album "Jose" (Sept 2021); and continuing his advocacy for mental health and connecting with his growing global fan base. The Reggaeton icon opens up about all of it in this extensive, in-person interview with MSNBC anchor Ari Melber.