Glenn August discusses risks in private credit and post-covid stimulus benefits. Jennifer Huddleston talks about legal battles over TikTok. Niall Ferguson analyzes ramifications of a shrinking global population.
Private credit risks highlighted by Oak Hill Investors CEO post-covid stimulus benefits.
Legal battle over TikTok discussed by Cato Institute Senior Fellow in Technology Policy.
Impending global population decline and its ramifications explored by Hoover Institution Senior Fellow.
Deep dives
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Global Population Peak and Decline
The global population is anticipated to peak around 2060 and then decline steeply, notably driven by fertility rate decreases in countries worldwide, except in Africa. If current trends persist, the population may plummet almost as rapidly as it ascended over the past century, heralding significant demographic shifts.
Elections and Decision-Making in Various Contexts
Several upcoming elections globally, from corporate boardrooms to national governance, highlight pivotal decisions. These include ExxonMobil's shareholder vote on emissions proposals, Tesla's mega-payday proposal by Elon Musk, climate contrasts in Indian elections, and prominent female candidates headlining elections in Tokyo and Mexico, potentially signaling impactful changes.
Political and Economic Consequences of Electoral Outcomes
The election outcomes, such as in India, Tokyo, and Mexico, hold implications for climate, economy, and leadership. The focus may shift towards climate priorities, economic policies continuity, and the significance of female representation in governance and decision-making across sectors.
Corporate Governance and Investor Engagement
Engagements between companies like ExxonMobil and activist shareholders shed light on governance challenges, climate-oriented resolutions, and their impact on business strategies. In parallel, the backdrop of Tesla's shareholder vote underscores the interplay between corporate pay structures and investor perspectives in driving corporate agendas.
On this edition of Wall Street Week, Glenn August, Oak Hill Investors Founder & CEO tells us about the risks in private credit and how the economy is still benefiting from the stimulus post-covid. Jennifer Huddleston, Cato Institute Senior Fellow in Technology Policy tells us about the legal battle over TikTok and Niall Ferguson, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow talks about the ramifications of a shrinking global population.
