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Understanding the USA

Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
30th Mar 24, 9:19am
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Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
29th Mar 24, 10:50am
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Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
Stephen Roach worries that irrational Sinophobia has become America's new bipartisan political orthodoxy
28th Feb 24, 12:09pm
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Stephen Roach worries that irrational Sinophobia has become America's new bipartisan political orthodoxy
Katharine Moody despairs for the direction some want to take her country of birth. She can't stay silent any longer
21st Jan 24, 10:05am
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Katharine Moody despairs for the direction some want to take her country of birth. She can't stay silent any longer
Nouriel Roubini considers what might derail markets' positive baseline scenario for growth, inflation, and monetary policy
9th Jan 24, 12:00pm
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Nouriel Roubini considers what might derail markets' positive baseline scenario for growth, inflation, and monetary policy
Keun Lee shows that, while protectionist policies benefit some firms, the overall effect on third parties is negative
27th Dec 23, 9:30am
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Keun Lee shows that, while protectionist policies benefit some firms, the overall effect on third parties is negative
Mohamed El-Erian highlights two recent developments that have undermined the legitimacy of American leadership
16th Dec 23, 1:01pm
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Mohamed El-Erian highlights two recent developments that have undermined the legitimacy of American leadership
Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities
2nd Dec 23, 9:28am
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Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities
Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future - if we can survive the next few decades of economic instability and political chaos
25th Nov 23, 10:24am
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Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future - if we can survive the next few decades of economic instability and political chaos
Stephen Roach explains why the US and Chinese presidents managed to make progress on the key issues they did in San Francisco
18th Nov 23, 10:29am
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Stephen Roach explains why the US and Chinese presidents managed to make progress on the key issues they did in San Francisco
Joseph Stiglitz points to evidence that the pandemic-era inflation was always going to be temporary and self-correcting
14th Nov 23, 10:03am
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Joseph Stiglitz points to evidence that the pandemic-era inflation was always going to be temporary and self-correcting
Nouriel Roubini outlines four scenarios for how the conflict in Gaza could play out and affect markets and the global economy
12th Nov 23, 10:25am
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Nouriel Roubini outlines four scenarios for how the conflict in Gaza could play out and affect markets and the global economy
Koichi Hamada explains how governments can use deficit spending to achieve full employment without risking default
6th Nov 23, 3:07pm
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Koichi Hamada explains how governments can use deficit spending to achieve full employment without risking default
Mohamed El-Erian warns that US domestic politics and insufficient international cooperation could lead to financial turmoil
28th Oct 23, 8:45am
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Mohamed El-Erian warns that US domestic politics and insufficient international cooperation could lead to financial turmoil
Stephen Roach proposes three objectives to pursue at a possible meeting between the Chinese and US presidents in November
27th Oct 23, 12:27pm
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Stephen Roach proposes three objectives to pursue at a possible meeting between the Chinese and US presidents in November
Stephen Roach warns that short-termism will never be enough to offset the long-term benefits of strategic thinking
28th Sep 23, 10:06am
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Stephen Roach warns that short-termism will never be enough to offset the long-term benefits of strategic thinking
Pinelopi Goldberg considers the role that tariffs have played in undermining global cooperation and driving conflict
20th Sep 23, 9:40am
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Pinelopi Goldberg considers the role that tariffs have played in undermining global cooperation and driving conflict
Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well
9th Sep 23, 11:04am
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Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well
Nouriel Roubini urges both the US and China to pursue a new strategic understanding on the issues driving their current conflict
24th Aug 23, 10:14am
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Nouriel Roubini urges both the US and China to pursue a new strategic understanding on the issues driving their current conflict
Mohamed El-Erain thinks much will depend on the US Federal Reserve performance over the next six months
20th Aug 23, 8:00am
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Mohamed El-Erain thinks much will depend on the US Federal Reserve performance over the next six months
No longer seeing a doom-loop, Nouriel Roubini now anticipates a short and shallow recession, though with the potential for more worrying knock-on effects
28th Jun 23, 2:11pm
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No longer seeing a doom-loop, Nouriel Roubini now anticipates a short and shallow recession, though with the potential for more worrying knock-on effects
Wing Thye Woo explains why the US and China should seek to detach trade policy from technology and national-security issues
20th Jun 23, 3:02pm
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Wing Thye Woo explains why the US and China should seek to detach trade policy from technology and national-security issues
Nouriel Roubini juxtaposes recent developments and current trends with diplomatic happy talk about a 'thaw' in tensions between the US and China
31st May 23, 11:47am
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Nouriel Roubini juxtaposes recent developments and current trends with diplomatic happy talk about a 'thaw' in tensions between the US and China
Michael Strain worries that the political drama playing out in Washington DC reflects a broader institutional failure
13th May 23, 10:04am
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Michael Strain worries that the political drama playing out in Washington DC reflects a broader institutional failure
Nouriel Roubini explains why the Sino-American rivalry is set to intensify and result in a new cold war
5th May 23, 5:00am
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Nouriel Roubini explains why the Sino-American rivalry is set to intensify and result in a new cold war