This chapter explores the inseparable relationship between the global economy and geopolitics, emphasizing the importance of understanding conflicts and their impact on everyone. It also highlights the mission of the Lobo Institute in educating and preventing future conflicts, while mentioning updates on the Israel-Hamas War and improving US-China relations. The chapter concludes with a positive update on US retail sales performance in December.
Olivia White, Director of the McKinsey Global Institute, discusses how trade relationships are changing as a result of geopolitical distance. Mick Mulroy, Co-Founder of the Lobo Institute and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and Bloomberg News International Economics and Security Team Editor Larry Liebert report on Iran’s missile strike on a militant group in Pakistan. Jennifer Petty, Head of Global Card & Comprehensive Payables at Bank of America, shares her research on commercial card trends and the health of the US economy. And we Drive to the Close with JoAnne Bianco, Investment Partner & Client Portfolio Manager at BondBloxx.
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