Read more about the article Turning Promises into Reality – The Business Case for Gender Equality in Achieving the SDGs
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Turning Promises into Reality – The Business Case for Gender Equality in Achieving the SDGs

As we enter a decade that will be decisive for both current and future generations, it is the world’s responsibility and within its power to make the next decade one of action and delivery for gender equality, sustainable development and inclusive growth. This requires urgent and focused policy-making that takes into account gender-specific impacts. Time is now for investing in women and ensuring countries and the world can honor commitments and achieve the Goals agreed upon to ensure a prosperous and sustainable world for generations to come.

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Read more about the article The Essential presents: Argentina, A Story of Divergence

The Essential presents: Argentina, A Story of Divergence

A panel discussion in Washington DC on the present and future of Argentina's politics and economy. Guest panelists include Otaviano Canuto (Center for Macroeconomics and Development, Policy Center for the New South, and Brookings), Rafael Mathus Ruíz (DC correspondent for Argentina's La Nación newspaper) and Arturo Porzecanski (economist and professor at American University). Hosted by journalist Adrian Bono.

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Read more about the article Otaviano Canuto: na guerra comercial entre EUA e China, América Latina vira grama

Otaviano Canuto: na guerra comercial entre EUA e China, América Latina vira grama

Mesmo do ponto de vista daquelas economias latino-americanas que obtiveram ganhos de curto prazo com a guerra comercial entre os EUA e a China, os efeitos negativos provavelmente superarão os positivos. A disputa entre as duas maiores economias do mundo nos leva a recordar o antigo provérbio suaíli: “Quando os elefantes lutam, a grama é pisada; quando os elefantes fazem amor, a grama é pisada!”

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Read more about the article The IMF needs a bridge-builder at the helm – that’s what it looks set to get

The IMF needs a bridge-builder at the helm – that’s what it looks set to get

If appointed, the Bulgarian-born economist Kristalina Georgieva will be the first managing director of the IMF to come from Eastern Europe. She can be a strong advocate for all economies, and for the policies needed to prevent further global fracture, stimulate growth and help more people fulfil their potential.

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Read more about the article Uma construtora de pontes no comando do FMI, escreve Otaviano Canuto

Uma construtora de pontes no comando do FMI, escreve Otaviano Canuto

Como líder que demonstrou seu compromisso com a defesa de uma economia mundial aberta, Georgieva encabeçou o trabalho conjunto do Banco Mundial e do FMI na transparência e sustentabilidade de dívida. Ela tem tudo para ser uma forte defensora de todas as economias e das políticas necessárias para evitar mais fraturas globais, estimular o crescimento e ajudar mais pessoas a atingir seu potencial.

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Read more about the article Argentina: crônica de uma renegociação prenunciada, escreve Otaviano Canuto

Argentina: crônica de uma renegociação prenunciada, escreve Otaviano Canuto

Os atuais descontos nos preços dos títulos argentinos sugerem estar já sendo precificado um calote. Os títulos de dívida pública de 100 anos, por exemplo, lançados como símbolo do entusiasmo em 2017, estavam quinta-feira sendo negociados a 42 centavos por dólar, enquanto títulos com maturação em 2021 tinham preços de 48 centavos por dólar.

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Read more about the article ENTREVISTA/OTAVIANO CANUTO: HÁ VISÍVEL RECOMPOSIÇÃO DE PORTFÓLIOS EM ESCALA GLOBAL Por Simone Cavalcanti

ENTREVISTA/OTAVIANO CANUTO: HÁ VISÍVEL RECOMPOSIÇÃO DE PORTFÓLIOS EM ESCALA GLOBAL Por Simone Cavalcanti

  AGÊNCIA ESTADO – BROADCAST 23/08/2019 15:23:49 - TOP NEWS ENTREVISTA/OTAVIANO CANUTO: HÁ VISÍVEL RECOMPOSIÇÃO DE PORTFÓLIOS EM ESCALA GLOBAL Por Simone Cavalcanti São Paulo, 23/08/2019 - O diretor do…

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Read more about the article Fed Monetary Policy, Inverted Yield Curve and Outlook for US and Global Economies

Fed Monetary Policy, Inverted Yield Curve and Outlook for US and Global Economies

Since the Fed’s July meeting, when the Fed Funds Rate had a 0.25% cut, fears about the impact of the US-China trade war on the global economy have escalated. The US yield curve inversion received much attention as a harbinger of a slowdown in the global and US economic outlooks. We approach here whether lights on next monetary policy events can be obtained from reading the minutes of the Fed’s meeting – and of the July meeting of the ECB governing council – released this week.

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Read more about the article Fed Monetary Policy, Inverted Yield Curve and Outlook for US and Global Economies

Fed Monetary Policy, Inverted Yield Curve and Outlook for US and Global Economies

Since the Fed’s July meeting, when the Fed Funds Rate had a 0.25% cut, fears about the impact of the US-China trade war on the global economy have escalated. The US yield curve inversion received much attention as a harbinger of a slowdown in the global and US economic outlooks. We approach here whether lights on next monetary policy events can be obtained from reading the minutes of the Fed’s meeting – and of the July meeting of the ECB governing council – released this week.

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Read more about the article Argentina’s half-baked adjustment has not worked

Argentina’s half-baked adjustment has not worked

Argentina’s peso tumbled and stocks plunged after last Sunday’s primary elections. The perception of a likely victory of President Macri’s opponents – Alberto Fernandez, and running mate, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner - has sparked a new shift in investor preferences away from peso assets, pressures on the exchange rate, and hikes on sovereign spreads. Unless fears of a return to policies prevailing before Macri are assuaged, the market rout tends to deepen.

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