GLOBAL GROWTH PROSPECTS IN A NEW EMERGING ENVIRONMENT

GLOBAL GROWTH PROSPECTS IN A NEW EMERGING ENVIRONMENT

23 May, 17:15–18:30

Recent US economic growth figures coupled with steadying European, Chinese – and potentially even Japanese – economies, all point to a strengthening recovery and reasons for optimism. However, uncertainty remains as the US Federal Reserve ‘tapers’ its monetary stimulus, global imbalances persist, and several emerging economies have experienced sharp currency fluctuations. How will needed adjustments impact long-term interest rates, private sector investment, and key sectors such as mortgages and global finance? What should be done to manage these challenges and create a sustainable environment?








Key moments

“We will continue to embrace globalization, because if I look at the history of China, during every dynasty when China was open, China did so well”.
Dr. Xiang Bing
“Russia has to decide whether it moves faster to deregulation and free markets, or whether it steps back towards state enterprises and large infrastructure projects”.
Geoff Cutmore