Jim O'Neill

In this episode, Jim O’Neill, an influential economist and former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, shares his insights on the UK's trade priorities. He argues that securing a deal with the EU is crucial, overshadowing negotiations with the U.S. O'Neill also warns against severing ties with China, seeing collaboration as vital for global growth. Additionally, he discusses the need for ambitious investments in the UK to address regional disparities and bolster economic resilience in a changing global landscape.

Jim O'Neill, former U.K. Treasury Minister and ex-Goldman Sachs Asset Management Chairman, shares his insights on the new tariffs impacting U.S.-India relations and their market effects. The discussion dives into AMD's struggles with China, McDonald's surprisingly strong earnings, and Disney's new NFL partnership. O'Neill explores the challenges faced by multinational corporations in the ever-changing economic landscape. Additionally, the CEOs of Upstart and Lucid weigh in on the future of AI lending and the electric vehicle market amid financial uncertainties.

Jim O’Neill, an influential economist known for coining the BRICS acronym, shares his insights on current global economic dynamics. He discusses the long-term significance of Reeves's budget and warns about Trump's potential threats to the dollar's reserve status. O’Neill also expresses concerns about the BRICS nations' cohesion and their evolving governance. The conversation touches on the impact of fiscal policy on the dollar, the challenges posed by political alliances, and the need for effective governance amid rising populism.