Off The Desk On Tradeweb Navigating Risk in Today’s Global Market with Mo Grimeh of Point72
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Jul 16, 2025 
Mo Grimeh, Head of Global Macro at Point72 and an expert in navigating global markets, discusses the vital role of cultural understanding in finance, especially amidst emerging market challenges. He shares insights from past crises in regions like Asia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of humility and discipline in effective risk management. The conversation also delves into how technology is reshaping trading practices, improving productivity, and enhancing strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex global landscape.
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Diverse Perspectives Link Crises
- Solving problems requires diverse perspectives and complementary expertise.
- Crisis events are interconnected, with one tipping point potentially triggering another.
Mo's Crisis Experiences
- Mo joined Lehman Brothers in August 1998 and immediately faced the Russian default and LTCM crisis.
- He stayed through the 2008 Lehman crisis and joined Point72 in February 2020 right before the COVID crisis.
Emerging Markets Face Mixed Forces
- Emerging markets face mixed forces: a weakening dollar supports them, but higher U.S. rates and reversed globalization trends hurt labor markets.
- Globalization's reversal affects emerging markets' employment and economic growth negatively.