Each week, Clay Lowery at the Institute of International Finance highlights current issues in international finance and economics through the lens of U.S. policy and politics. Clay and his guests explain what to watch in the coming week, and deep-dive into some of the most important topics facing the financial industry, and our world.
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The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian Lowery takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
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Welcome to the Justin Lowery podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Fitness trainer, sports nutritionist, founder of Live@1000 Fitness (LA,CA), and legendary underground hip-hop artist Tony Lowery's commentary podcast. Tony provides fitness/wellness tips, interviews occasional special guest, and gives dialogues on wellness, spiritual/mental health, self-awareness, and motivation. Cover art photo provided by wu yi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@takeshi2 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-lowery/support
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KWYS Short Take: What's the point of picking teams?
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In this Know What You See short, Brian reflects on how the strategy of selection determines our sense of self worth .By Brian S. Lowery
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S1E80 - Should I Stay or Should I Go: What Market Volatility Tells Us About Economic Fundamentals and Policy
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Gergory Daco, Chief Economist at EY, to discuss recent developments in the U.S. economy, including recapping the recent market volatility and the reasoning behind it, impact and potential inflationary measures on the economy moving forward, upcoming decisions for the Federal Reserve, forecasting…
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KWYS Short Take: What's the point of travel?
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In this Know What You See short, Brian considers why being thoughtful about travel can help us get the most out of it. Why do you travel? Leave a message with your thoughts at brianloweryphd.com/contact. Stay tuned for new episodes of Know What You See coming this fall and follow @knowwhatyouseepod on Instagram.…
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S1E79 - U.S. Elections: The Summer of Bizarre
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay gives an update on the upcoming United States Presidential Elections on November 5th, following a number of developments in recent weeks. Clay discusses the impact of a variety of unprecedented events, including the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, sitting President Joe Biden backing…
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S1E78 - Sanctions Policy: Is Secondary Becoming Primary?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Daniel Tannebaum, a Partner and Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader at Oliver Wyman and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, to provide a sanctions update amid the recent United States’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) escalation of the December 2023 sanctions package on Russia…
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S1E77 - Liberty, Equality, No Clarity - Recap of the French Snap Elections
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Guillaume de Calignon, a Journalist at Les Echos - a French financial newspaper headquartered in Paris - to discuss the results and implications of the recent French snap elections. Clay and Guillaume discuss why President Macron called for the elections, the results leading to a coalition gover…
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S1E76 - The ECB Cuts Rates: Is the Last Kilometer Shorter than the Last Mile?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Marcelo Carvalho, Global Head of Economics at BNP Paribas CIB, to discuss the recent decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to cut interest rates. The episode includes discussing the thought process by the .25% rate cut, an unprecedented aspect of the ECB's decision, whether more rate cuts …
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S1E75 - You Can Count on Me Like 1-2-3... or Maybe You Can’t - Recapping the Indian, Mexican and South African Elections
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay recaps a variety of recent and important elections across the globe. The episode includes results and implications from elections in Mexico, India and South Africa, and how President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ANC Party, respectively, will respond to the results.…
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S1E74 - The Yen: Down, Down, Down into the Ring of Fire?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Rebecca Patterson, a globally recognized investor and economic researcher and former chief investment strategist with over 25 years of studying the intersections of politics and policy with financial markets, to discuss a variety of currency; namely the Yen, the Dollar and the Yuan. The discussi…
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We’ve been looking at the forces in our lives that shape who we are and who we can be: our relationships, our social identities, our ability to choose. But all of this exists in the shadow of the knowledge that we will all die. This is so terrifying that most of us try to avoid thinking or talking about it. But what would change if we were better p…
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S1E73 - AI-Yi-Yi: Deepening the Conversation about A.I. and the Financial Sector
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Managing Director of Digital Finance, Jessica Renier, to discuss developments in artificial intelligence and the implications for the financial sector. Clay and Jessica discuss key takeaways from expert discussions during the recent IMF/World Bank Spring meetings, implementation strategy f…
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S1E72 - China’s Economy - No Walk in the Park
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay gives an update on the economic state of China. Topics include China's better-than-expected growth to begin 2024, adapting a new growth model and its implications, the economic impact of advancements in the energy industry, international ripple effects of China's monetary decisions, the potential path forwar…
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S1E71 - 2024 Spring Meetings Week Preview: A Cauldron of Ideas
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF President and CEO Tim Adams to preview the 2024 IMF/World Bank Springs in Washington. Tim and Clay discuss the unique aspects of this iteration of the meetings, key themes and talking points, how crucial industry topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Finance and Geopolitics wil…
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In the day-to-day of our lives, how often do we feel truly moved? Many of us think we have to get away from our daily reality to experience awe--the feeling that something is so wondrous and mysterious it's a little scary. It can feel like only extraordinary encounters with say art or majestic experiences of nature evoke awe, and we are left with t…
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We like to believe that we are masters of our own fate, that we are the cause of our choices and actions. But what if that's not true? Imagine that all of our choices and actions are simply the product of history—whether that goes back one minute or 1000 years—and biological and environmental forces that we often don’t even understand. In this epis…
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S1E70 - In a New York State of Mind – Proposed Sovereign Debt Legislation and its Consequences
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Sonja Gibbs, Managing Director and Head of Sustainability, to discuss recent legislative actions in the New York State Senate around a proposed bill on sovereign debt. Sonja and Clay discuss the contents of the bill, titled the "Sovereign Debt Sustainability Act," the overall impact of the…
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S1E69 - Lessons from the Banking Turmoil of Spring 2023
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay revisits the banking turmoil of March 2023 and its lessons learned. The episode incudes a breakdown of how the turmoil began, including the incidents involving firms such as SVB and Credit Suisse, what the landscape looks like one year later, what impact these specific situations may have analyzing risk and …
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Race and gender are thought by many to be immutable features of our biology. In some places and spaces, we see significant challenges to this way of thinking about gender, but the biological view of race has proved more durable. How do we understand racial identity from individual and community perspectives? What’s changing about how we define race…
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S1E68 - Oh Mexico: Investor Interest and Presidential Elections
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Martin Castellano, Head of Latin America Research, to discuss the present economic state of Mexico and the upcoming Mexican Presidential Elections after recently returning from an investor trip to the country. The discussion includes overall trends in Mexico, explaining the situation aroun…
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Director of Sustainability Research, Emre Tiftik, to give an update on the current state of global debt. The podcast includes discussion on predominant trends on the current tally of over $310 trillion of global debt, outlook for the debt landscape in 2024, impact of geopolitics on debt, t…
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S1E66 - Economic Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Resetting the Scene Two Years Later
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Ugras Ulku, Head of Emerging Market Europe Research, and Elina Ribakova, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics, to give a detailed update of the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on a global level. The discussion includes topics such as deta…
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For many of us, gender is an important part of how we understand ourselves. It affects everything, from the way we present ourselves physically, to how we make sense of others' interactions with us. But what determines our gender? The answer to this question is more complicated than we might think. The way we understand gender can reveal a lot abou…
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S1E65 - Economic Impact of Escalation of the Conflict in the Middle East
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined again by IIF's Garbis Iradian, Chief Economist, Middle East & North Africa, and Ivan Burgara, Economist, to revisit the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The trio discuss the likelihood and impact of two proposed scenarios: One in which the conflict is contained to the region and …
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S1E64 - Trump - the Sequel? Analyzing Economic Policy in a Second Trump Term
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay looks at the economic impact of what a second Donald Trump presidential term may be. Joining Clay is Yuka Hayashi, a journalist specializing on trade and economic security matters with over three decades of experience, including stints at the Dow Jones Newswires and Wall Street Journal. Clay and Yuka discuss…
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S1E63 - Taiwan: A Predictable Trajectory?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by David Sacks, Fellow, Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations to talk about the recent elections in Taiwan. The topics include an analysis on the election's proceedings and process, how the election impacts the relationships between the United States and China, the United States and Taiw…
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S1E62 - Geopolitical Risk in 2024: The Buckets are Full
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay reviews the outlook of 2024 through the lens of geopolitical risk. He breaks down the analysis into three sections - or buckets: The ongoing conflicts across the world, the status of the US-China relationship and the pending worldwide elections. The podcast includes discussion on how these topics will impact…
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S1E61 - Shaving the Fuzz? A Recap of COP28
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In the first Current Account episode of 2024, Clay is joined by IIF's Sonja Gibbs, Managing Director, Global Policy Initiatives and Head of Sustainable Finance, to discuss the recent COP28 Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The discussion includes reviewing key topics discussed at the conference, the state of sustainability in the present day, …
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With so many of us now working at home or on a hybrid schedule, the line between our employment and our personal lives has been blurring. What does work/life balance mean when the boundaries keep shifting? What does our nostalgia for pre-pandemic workplace comedies like The Office say about who we are and who we used to be? And is the dystopian dra…
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What goes into making a home? For many, it means a physical space, that’s true, and the useful objects we collect within. But it’s also a repository for our memories and aspirations. How we build or decorate our homes signals who we are, our tastes and values, and the signs of our success. It’s where we feel safe and connected, and where we welcome…
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's President and CEO Tim Adams to recap key events in the financial industry throughout 2023 and projecting areas of focus for 2024. Topics include the development of artificial intelligence technology, industry reactions to turmoil, growth projections, topics in sustainable finance and more.…
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S1E59 - Russia and Ukraine – Sun Setting for a Cold Winter?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay revisits the economic impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The episode includes an analysis of the sanctions regime's impact thus far, examining how Russia has altered its trade strategy and the overall impact on the Russian and Ukranian economies.
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A spouse, a soul-mate, a life partner - however you define “the one”, the search for that person is often confusing and fraught with challenges and doubt. And in a world with so much choice, is it better to enlist the opinions of those who know you best, like your family and friends? Or can more “objective” support like matchmakers and algorithms n…
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This season Brian explores some of the topics from his book “Selfless: The Social Construction of You”. Specifically, how we see ourselves, and how our relationships and social interactions shape the way we live. Even before the pandemic, there was evidence our social lives were fraying. Engagement in social clubs, civic organizations, churches hav…
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S1E58 - Hoping for the Meteor: What to Watch in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by A.B. Stoddard, Columnist at The Bulwark, to discuss the upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections in November 2024. The episode includes analyzing the likely candidates, current President Joe Biden (Democrat) and former President Donald Trump (Republican), how each candidate will likely look to win m…
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S1E57 - Economic Spillover from Israel-Gaza Conflict
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Garbis Iradian, Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa Region, and Ivan Burgara, Senior Research Analyst, to discuss the economic implications the current conflict in Israel may have. The discussion involves outlining two scenarios: One in which the conflict is contained to w…
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S1E56 - Argentina Elections - Rage or Fear: Who Will Win?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Kezia McKeague, the Regional Director for Latin America at McLarty Associates, to discuss the current cycle of elections in Argentina and Latin America. The discussion includes identifying the two Argentine candidates facing off in a run-off election on November 19th, Sergio Massa and Javier Mil…
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S1E55 - Can We Make a Discussion about Basel Capital Accords Interesting?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs, Andrés Portilla, and Director of Prudential Policy, Richard Gray, to talk about the Basel III Endgame. The discussion centers around describing Basel III, what the "endgame" means, what the next steps are across jurisdictions and more.…
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S1E54 - Annual Meetings in Marrakech: Key Takeaways
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay records live from the IIF's Annual Membership Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. He is accompanied by colleagues to cover a variety of key issues talked about both at the IIF and IMF/World Bank meetings. Martin Boer, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, joins to talk about key regulatory issues, Jeremy McDani…
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S1E53 - Inflation, and Yields, and China...Oh My!
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In this Episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by IIF's Managing Director and Chief Economist Robin Brooks to take a look ahead at various global economic issues ahead of the Annual Meetings of the IMF, IIF and World Bank.
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S1E52 - Executive Order Odyssey: Navigating the US-China Investment Seas
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay breaks down a recent Executive Order from the Biden Administration focused on Outward Bound Investments. The episode features what the order details, what the impacts and implications it may have on the US-China relationship, Congressional reation within the United States and what the following steps may be.…
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S1E51 - MDB Reform - Better Mousetrap or More Cheese?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay recaps the recent G20 meetings in India, focusing on the topic of Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reform. The discussion covers the US approach, what impacts MDB reform may have and how the upcoming IMF/World Bank meetings will discuss this topic.
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S1E50 - China's Economy: Tobogganing Towards a Slowdown?
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Clay is joined by Rhodium's Logan Wright to talk about China and its economy since its post-pandemic reopening.
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S1E49 - Let’s Go Quilting — ISSB Disclosure Standards
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by two IIF colleagues, Jeremy McDaniels, Deputy Director of Sustainable Finance and Katie Rismanchi, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, to help explain the recent developments in the standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB.) The discussion includes an explanation…
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S1E48 - Howdy Modi: India Hosts the G20 and Visits Washington
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay takes a look at the current state of India. Topics broadly cover India's role as this year's G20 chair, what the upcoming Central Bank Governor and Finance Minister meetings may look like, reviewing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States and India's relationships with China a…
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S1E47 - Is Japan’s Monetary Policy the Hotel California?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist at Citi, to talk about Japan. The discussion centers on a recent history of Japanese economy, what a transition from Gov. Kuroda to Gov. Ueda is looking like, explaining the policy of Yield Curve Control and its pros and cons and what the future may look lik…
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S1E46 - Paris or Bust? A Summit on Financing for the Poor
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay takes a look at the upcoming meetings in Paris. The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact takes place on June 22-23, and Clay talks about many of its key points, but focuses mainly on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). Other topics include Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reform, taxes and innovative financi…
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S1E45 - Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride to Regulate Digital Assets
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In this week's episode of Current Account, Clay dives into a topic at the forefront of the minds of many - digital asset regulation in the United States. He begins by explaining what the recent developments have been, lawsuits filed by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a recent draft bill in Congress to establish a regulatory framework…
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S1E44 - Global Potpourri - Turkish Elections, Interest Rate Risk, AI & More
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay touches on a variety of topics. First, he revisits the US Debt Ceiling and the Turkish Elections, highlights Banking Regulation security, Artificial Intelligence and China as the three major points of discussion in 2023 thus far and recaps recent IIF trips to Asia and Europe.…
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Welcome to Current Account with Clay Lowery, the Executive Vice President of the Institute of International Finance, the global association of the financial industry. On Current Account, Clay talks about a variety of impactful topics in international finance, while integrating his background in US Politics and Policy where applicable. Topics on Cur…
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S1E43 - US Debt Ceiling - Still Under Renovation?
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In this episode of Current Account, Clay revisits the timely topic of the United States Debt Ceiling. He outlines what the "X date" is and why it is important, analyzes what each political party will be negotiating for, gives a variety of scenarios as to how the issue may be resolved and lays out the potential impact these outcomes may have at a gl…
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