In this special episode recorded in Jackson Hole, the hosts cover the Fed's annual symposium and share their thoughts on Powell's speech. They discuss current restrictions on inflation, their podcast show, contrasting interpretations of Powell's speech, the state of the housing market, fragmentation and fracture of the global economy, and the credibility of central banks in reaching a 2% inflation target.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, shares her insights on collective crisis management, strategies for handling overwork, and the role of risk taking in your career. Also discussed are Halloween costumes, analyzing data and addressing burnout, managing burnout in the workplace, and learning to be successful as an employee.

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva supports reforms to the IMF that could give China more voting power. Regulators are calling for transparency in ESG rating agencies. Record numbers at Oktoberfest show positive signs for the German economy.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, discusses the post-COVID global economic outlook and the complexities of central bank policies. Rostin Behnam, Chair of the CFTC, dives into the pressing need for cryptocurrency regulation, especially concerning its environmental impact. Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, shares insights on the booming wind energy sector and the challenges of executing offshore projects. Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods, elaborates on innovative strategies to combat food waste.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses US policy impact on global stability, interest rate cuts in US economy, regulations to counter China's market tactics, and economic reforms in China with a focus on property sector and boosting domestic demand.