Afghanistan's economy is crumbling as the taliban take over. The i m f warns that emerging markets can't afford another taper tantrum. Plus, small community banks in the us play a critical role during the pandemic.
The US tomorrow will withdraw all of its troops from Afghanistan and the country faces a potential economic catastrophe. The International Monetary Fund’s chief economist warns that emerging market economies can’t afford another ‘taper tantrum.’ Plus, FT contributing editor, Brendan Greeley, explains how US community banks played an instrumental role in keeping small businesses alive during the pandemic.
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