Board Agenda: The Macro Memo
"The Macro Memo is Board Agenda’s essential briefing for UK corporate leaders, offering timely insights into the geopolitical and macro-economic forces shaping today’s business environment. In each episode, we explore the impact of global trends, from economic policies to political shifts, and how they translate into risks and opportunities for businesses. Our expert guests break down complex events into actionable insights, helping leaders navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Stay ahead of the curve with The Macro Memo—your guide to understanding the global factors that drive local business strategy.
Podcasting since 2020 • 23 episodes
Board Agenda: The Macro Memo
Latest Episodes
The Macro Memo - US election, trade wars & the challenges facing European businesses
In a discussion hosted by Gavin Hinks, Mark Kennedy and George Lagarias explore the impact of the US election results, the rise of populism in Europe and the intricate relationship between macroeconomics, geopolitics, and business. They highlig...
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Europe must invest to stave off economic ‘decline’ & the impact of the UK's Labour budget on business
The EU faces little choice but to act on recommendations from a high level report that it needs to invest €750m to €800m a year to head off economic “decline” in the trading bloc, according to a leading economist.George Lagarias, the...
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The Macro Memo - Global Trends Briefing for Boards & Directors: How will the result of the US election outcome affect geo politics? Is the Fed on the brink of a rate cut and can Keir Starmer really sooth trade relations with the EU?
How will the result of the US election outcome affect geo politics? Is the Fed on the brink of its first rate cut? How has it got there? What implications does it have for the US economy? What are the implications for the global ec...
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The Macro Memo - Global Trends Briefing for Boards & Directors: impact of elections on business and economics, focusing on the European elections, the French election, and the upcoming UK general election.
This episode of the Macro Memo podcast explores the impact of elections on business and economics, focusing on the European elections, the French election, and the upcoming UK general election. Business leaders expect a “volatile” ...
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The Macro Memo - Global Trends Briefing for Boards & Directors: Why is regulatory oversight from climate to cyber on the rise, and what's the impact on global business?
A great wave of regulation is washing across business: capital rules for banks, cyber security and sustainability reporting mean corporate leaders appear to be in a new age of oversight. What’s driving this rule-making overdrive and how should ...
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