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Trichet Warns That U.S. Stimulus Could Be 'Overdone'

Former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet warns that President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion proposal could be a "little overdone" considering the economy is already growing "quite fast and rapidly."

US Calls for IMF Quota Reform to Support Vulnerable Nations

BWC member Hung Tran in Bloomberg:

"The move underscores US efforts to use the Washington-based institutions to counter China’s influence..."

“'This is... effort by the Biden administration to get traction, influence and friends in the Global South...'”

'Banker to the World' Rhodes on Biden's Big Challenges (Radio)

Bill Rhodes on Biden's strategy for China. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn.

Prestige Economics President on SVB Fallout

Jason Schenker, president at Prestige Economics, discussed the latest developments with SVB. He spoke with the hosts of Daybreak Asia.

Venezuela Is in a Humanitarian Crisis

William R. Rhodes, Bretton Woods Committee Advisory Council Member and Global Advisors CEO, says Venezuela is in the midst of a health crisis. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)

China Doing Less than it Should on Debt Reconstructuring

Bill Rhodes, former Chairman of Citibank and President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, shares his perspective on the G20, China's economy, and how Biden can restore U.S. leadership.

Only the U.S. and China Can Stave off Debt Disaster

There’s one area where the U.S. and China can and should cooperate immediately, however: to head off a looming debt crisis that threatens to hurl millions into poverty.

Bank Runs Are Terrible. The Fed Can Eliminate Them.

The BWC is pleased to Member Spotlight BWC Chair Bill Dudley's recent Bloomberg Op-Ed, offering a nuanced analysis on substantial reforms for the Federal Reserve to effectively mitigate the occurrence of bank runs.

Prestige Economics' Schenker on Fed, Dollar

Jason Schenker, President at Prestige Economics, discusses his outlook for Fed policy and the dollar. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia".

Prestige Economics' Schenker on FX, Commodities

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Jason Schenker, President at Prestige Economics, as he discusses his outlook for the FX and commodity markets with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Daybreak Australia".