Annual Conference - Paris 2018

How big are the threats to the global upturn? 08:30     Coffee & registration. 08:55     Introduction. Roger Bootle, Chairman 09:00     Will the US economy continue to withstand Fed tightening? Andrew Hunter, US Economist
  • How will the Fed respond to the fiscal stimulus?
  • Is rising protectionism a threat?
  • How long can the current expansion last?
09:15     Is the euro-zone’s recovery too good to last? Jennifer McKeown, European Economist
  • Does the upturn still have further to run?
  • Is inflation about to take off?
  • Have Europe’s structural problems been addressed?
09:30     The coming slowdown in China Mark Williams, Chief Asia Economist
  • Is China kicking its addiction to debt?
  • Is a strong President Xi positive for reform?
  • How fast will China grow over the years ahead?
09:45     What does it all mean for the markets? Andrew Kenningham, Chief Global Economist
  • Is the dollar’s resurgence likely to last?
  • Are global equity markets heading for a fall?
  • What’s the outlook for euro-zone bond markets?
10:00     Questions & discussion. Chaired by Roger Bootle 10:30     Close & Coffee.
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