ECB President Lagarde, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gopinath, and WTO Director General Okonjo-Iweala discuss the global economic outlook, trade policy, the green transition, opportunities and challenges for economic growth in Africa, harnessing the potential of young people, and global economy discussions including local currency markets.

Prominent guests including ECB President Christine Lagarde, Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein, and Director General of the WTO Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discuss the threats and challenges faced by the global economy, the trade conditions in 2023 and forecast for 2024, the EU's concerns about subsidies and capital markets union, transitioning to a US-China partnership, building resilience and mobilizing resources, challenges of fiscal reform and financing the green transition, and the difficulties of raising taxes and phasing out subsidies.

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, shares her insights on the recent drop in inflation rates in Europe and the path to reaching a 2% target by 2025. She discusses the challenges posed by energy prices and labor services, and analyzes consumer behavior amidst geopolitical tensions. Lagarde also emphasizes the need for central bank independence and collaboration among global leaders to stabilize economies. The conversation touches on the importance of fair trade and the complexities of economic inequality as well.

Christine Lagarde, Präsidentin der EZB, thematisiert besorgniserregende Ähnlichkeiten zwischen den 1920er und 2020er Jahren und warnt vor wirtschaftlichen Umbrüchen. Sie diskutiert die Lehren aus historischen Fehlern der Geldpolitik und die Herausforderungen von Inflation und Niedrigzinsen. Rüdiger Bachmann, Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, teilt seine Gedanken über mögliche Nobelpreisträger und deren Einfluss auf aktuelle ökonomische Themen. Beide erörtern die Rolle der Zentralbanken im Kontext globaler Krisen und technologischer Veränderungen.

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, shares insights on gradual interest rate cuts while reassuring that the US economy remains robust. Christine Lagarde, a key figure at the European Central Bank, discusses improving prospects for controlling inflation ahead of the October rate decision. The podcast also covers Israel's targeted operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah and highlights the growing pessimism among business leaders regarding the UK's economic outlook. Additionally, a major port strike in the US looms, threatening to impact the economy.

In this engaging discussion, Vice President Kamala Harris shares her vision for the economy, advocating for the removal of college degree requirements for federal jobs and promoting trade school programs. Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, adds a humorous touch by recounting her searches for everyday grocery prices and the effects of inflation on costs. The conversation touches on the balance between skill-based hiring and traditional education, alongside intriguing insights into current antitrust issues and legislative challenges.

Jon Stewart, the former host of The Daily Show, engages in a candid discussion on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, dissecting complex political dynamics, U.S. interventions, and the criticism facing Netanyahu. He then welcomes Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, as they tackle the pressing issues of inflation and the global economy. Lagarde emphasizes the need for responsible AI governance to bolster the workforce rather than displace it, shedding light on how wage stagnation exacerbates public frustration amid rising prices.

In Paris, 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps discusses his health and rest routines while celebrating America's win in the 4x100 men’s freestyle relay. Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank and former artistic swimmer, shares how her sports background shapes her leadership in finance. Businesswoman Michele Kang talks about her investments in women’s soccer and her new global multi-team organization, Kynisca, aimed at enhancing women’s sports visibility and opportunities.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Vice-President Luis de Guindos discuss the ECB's rate cut decision, the inconsistency in inflation data, and the implications on the economy, credit, and global risks, questioning the reliance on outdated economic theories.

President Christine Lagarde discusses recent ECB monetary policy decisions, including interest rate adjustments, inflation projections, and economic growth expectations. The Governing Council's commitment to a data-centered strategy and flexibility in reaching inflation goals are highlighted.