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, a seasoned economist and former Treasury adviser, dives into the UK's fiscal landscape. He critiques the Chancellor’s pre-budget speech and discusses essential reforms like the pension triple lock. O'Neill proposes four key priorities for growth: pension reform, property taxation, welfare devolution, and enhancing NHS productivity through technology. He emphasizes the importance of credible actions to tackle debt and argues that merely raising taxes isn't a long-term solution for growth.

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.

Annika Constantino, a CNBC reporter covering health news, reveals insights from her interview with Novo Nordisk's CEO about the FDA's groundbreaking approval of the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill. Lord Jim O'Neill shares a keen outlook on global markets, discussing China’s stimulus efforts and trends among BRICS nations. John Lavallo from UBS explores significant potential U.S. housing reforms, their potential impact on affordability, and builders' margins, suggesting innovative policies to tackle housing challenges.