Macro Memo podcast

Macro Memo is a new podcast from Board Agenda, produced in association with Mazars, exploring the impact of macroeconomics and geo-politics on business. Mark Kennedy, Partner and Member of Mazars’ Group Executive Board and George Lagarias, Mazars’ Chief Economist discuss the big issues with host by Board Agenda’s Gavin Hinks.

Stay up to date and listen to expert views on global trends for the business world.

Episode 4

The global economic landscape appears to be going through a form of fragmentation. There are growing tensions between the US and China over the “dumping” of industrial products; the German economy is in “troubled waters”; France has revised down its growth; and the UK has sunk into recession (though could emerge quickly). Yet the largest developing world economies continue to grow at a clip. What’s driving the differential performance? And how should businesses respond?

Episode 3

This episode looks ahead at prospects for 2024. Some observers think the inflation crisis is close to resolution. But is it? And what are the implications for business and, most importantly, interest rates? The team also discusses the risk of trade wars and whether the EU’s concern with Chinese electric cars reflects bigger issues. To finish, the experts consider labour markets and how companies will cope with a global shortage of skills, a big theme of the World Economic Forum’s meeting this year in Davos.

Episode 2

COP 28 is underway in Dubai but what responsibility do business leaders have for beating climate change? How will trade benefit from US and European efforts to improve relations with China? And can companies in the EU, and elsewhere, expect an interest rate cut for Christmas?

Episode 1

What does Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement hold for UK business and what will it do for the economy? How is global trade affected by conflict and geopolitical uncertainty? And can companies play a role in making sure artificial intelligence is safe or is the world heading for a Terminator-style meltdown?

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