The Week That Was in Europe Klaus Adam & Dirk Schumacher

Today, we dive into the aftermath of the French parliamentary elections – a pivotal event that has captured the attention of financial markets and the broader public across Europe.

To help us navigate the complexities of the outcome and the future implications, we have a special guest, Hadrien Camatte. Hadrien is an expert on the French economy at Natixis and has been meticulously following every twist and turn of this election.

Before joining Natixis, Hadrien honed his expertise at a central bank in Paris and the French Treasury, where he held various positions.

We dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the financial sector and central banks. AI's rapid advancements and diverse applications are creating a veritable AI bonanza, reshaping the economy and financial systems globally.

Join us as we explore these changes with Hyun Shin from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Hyun Shin co-leads the Monetary and Economics Department at BIS and is a member of its Executive Committee. With a distinguished academic career, including positions at Princeton, the LSE, and Oxford, Hyun provides unique insights into the future of AI in finance.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation that uncovers the implications of AI as a general-purpose technology and its potential to transform central banking around the world.

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In today's epsiode, we dive deep into the economic dynamics shaping the Eurozone focusing on a critical issue: inflation expectations.

We uncover what financial markets can reveal about the of future inflation and also discuss evidence coming from investor and household surveys.

We're thrilled to have Ricardo Reis join us today. Ricardo is the A.W. Phillips Professor at the London School of Economics and an esteemed expert on inflation expectations and inflation-linked financial instruments.

In today's episode we dive into the complex world of state-based international lending. Recent years have seen a resurgence in cross-border state lending, highlighted by the significant financial support Ukraine has received from Western countries and China's growing role as a global lender. Additionally, central bank swap lines have become a common feature after the 2007/08 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joining us is Christoph Trebesch from the Kiel Institute. Christoph is the Head of the Research Center on International Finance and Macroeconomics and a Professor of Macroeconomics at Kiel University. He will share his expert insights on this critical topic. Don’t miss it!

Join us today as we delve into the results of the European elections and their far-reaching consequences. We have the pleasure of speaking with Sophia Russack from the Centre of European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. Sophia is an expert in European politics and policy making, making her the perfect guest to shed light on the European election outcomes and their implications. Don't miss this insightful discussion! Tune in now!

The ECB has cut rates by 0.25% in its June meeting for the first time in many years. This happened despite forecasts of inflation having been revised slightly upwards. We review the reasoning behing this decision and the outlook for rates going forward.