Get ready for a volatile fall in the financial markets—but not necessarily a downturn

New Atlanticist Jan 3, 2023

Five trends to watch in 2023 as the global economy tries a dangerous reboot

By Josh Lipsky

With each trend, policymakers can focus on a return to the status quo or build something different, and better, this year.
China Economic Sanctions
Get ready for a volatile fall in the financial markets—but not necessarily a downturn

Econographics Feb 21, 2023

Offensive friendshoring and deteriorating US-China relations

By Hung Tran

The increasingly offensive use of an offensive US friendshoring policy will make it more challenging to manage US-China strategic competition
China Economy & Business
Get ready for a volatile fall in the financial markets—but not necessarily a downturn

New Atlanticist Feb 23, 2023

The big questions (and answers) about Ajay Banga’s nomination to lead the World Bank

By Atlantic Council experts

What to know about the former Mastercard chief executive officer’s surprise nomination to lead the World Bank.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

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Econographics

Aug 14, 2024

Get ready for a volatile fall in the financial markets—but not necessarily a downturn

By Josh Lipsky, Alisha Chhangani

Between an election, the threat of conflict, and a slowing economy, there is likely to be more volatility in the months ahead. But volatility doesn’t mean a downturn—it just means there’s more uncertainty than usual. 

Economy & Business International Markets
In China's eastern city of Jiujiang, workers in the steel building materials market hoisting steel.

Issue Brief

Aug 7, 2024

China Pathfinder: Q2 2024 update

By GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

In the second quarter of 2024, China’s leaders insisted that economic growth was strong and on track. However, China's financial vital signs–property markets, stock prices, and consumer sentiment–all indicate weakness.

China Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2024

Behind the market turmoil: Why a bad jobs report and the risk of war are shaking the financial world

By Josh Lipsky

A geopolitical crisis and disappointing economic news at the same time create a haze that can make each situation appear more threatening than it actually is.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jul 29, 2024

The EU needs to adapt its fiscal framework to the threat of war

By Piotr Arak

Without revisions, the bloc’s fiscal rules risk preventing member states from making necessary increases in defense spending.

Defense Industry Defense Policy
French National Assembly with Olympic statues

Econographics

Jul 26, 2024

What French economic policy may look like after the Olympics

By Charles Lichfield and Gustavo Romero

The snap parliamentary election in France produced no absolute majority, and negotiations on government formation have begun. As Macron’s centrists attempt to construct a broad coalition, what economic policies can they suggest to bring the center-left and center-right onside?

Economy & Business Elections

Sinographs

Jul 23, 2024

Key takeaways from China’s Third Plenum 2024

By Hung Tran

The communiqué of the Third Plenum of the CCP Central Committee lacks major policy initiatives to address the country’s near-term growth challenges.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2024

Biden will leave an enduring legacy of linking economic and national security

By Josh Lipsky

The Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law revived the idea that economic security and national security are deeply interconnected.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist

Jul 5, 2024

What to expect at the Chinese Communist Party’s most important meeting of the year

By Jeremy Mark

A July 15-18 CCP meeting is set to prioritize confrontation with Washington over solutions to Beijing’s domestic economic issues.

China Economy & Business
French snap election

Econographics

Jul 3, 2024

How are markets reacting to the French snap election?

By Sophia Busch, Charles Lichfield

The results of the first round of the French snap election led to diverging reactions in bond yields and stock prices.

Elections Eurozone

MENASource

Jul 1, 2024

Diversification and growth: How the US-Morocco FTA boosts Rabat’s modern trade

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

With sustained commitment and strategic planning, the next twenty years can bring even more prosperity and development for the Moroccan economy and greater profits for US businesses operating in the kingdom.

Africa Economy & Business
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Chris Brummer

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Mauricio Cárdenas

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Lesley Chavkin

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Victoria Chonn-Ching

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