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For more from Charles, watch his conversation with BFM business at the Rencontres Économiques on a wide range of issues. French speakers can enjoy the original, while everyone else can enjoy the official AI-dubbed English. 🗣️Watch the full interview ⤵️ (3/3) youtube.com/watch?v=AcgzpR…

In his deep dive on French economic statecraft, our Director for Economic Foresight & Analysis @clichfield1 maps how Paris utilizes sanctions, investment screening, and its considerable influence in Brussels to shape EU policy. ⬇️ (2/3) atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-resea…

Happy Bastille Day from the GeoEconomics Center! 🇫🇷 France celebrates its national day with fireworks and a military parade. At the GeoEconomics Center, we’re celebrating with economic analysis.⤵️ (1/3)

📊 While much of the trade focus is on upcoming Section 301 actions, Section 232 tariffs continue to expand in the background. Our Trump Tariff Tracker breaks down the status of every Section 232 investigation and the value of imports each could affect. It also covers the latest Section 301 investigations, maintains a an up-to-date timeline, and links to expert analysis on what it all means. Keep up with the latest in US trade policy ⤵️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geoec…

⏰ TOMORROW | 🗓️ July 15| 🕙 10:00 AM ET @IMFNews Christian Mumssen shares his insights at the Atlantic Council on how the IMF is adapting its tools to support countries in an era of uncertainty and major transformations. Last chance to register for the event ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/navigati…

📚What we’re reading 🛢️The Hormuz crisis is redrawing the global energy map in real time. @IEA chief @fbirol argues economics no longer rules energy trade, and the whole world is footing the bill for a system built on distrust and disruption. Read the article here. ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/08/ene…

The Atlantic Council will host @FinStbBoard John Schindler to discuss why international cooperation remains important in a shifting geopolitical landscape. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28 🕒 1:00 PM ET 📍 In-Person & Online Register below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/financia…

We're excited to welcome Chairman and CEO of @Airbus in North America, Robin Hayes, as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics in Miami this December. 🗓️ Friday, December 11 🕒 8:30 AM EST 📍 Miami, FL Register below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/2026-tra…

#TermoftheWeek This week's term: Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) A State Department designation that bars entry to the US, criminalizes the provision of material support, and authorizes Treasury to freeze US-linked assets. Dive deeper in our Economic Statecraft Lexicon ⤵️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geoec…

Buy Venezuelan debt at 5 cents on the dollar. Watch it climb to 45. That's a 9 times return. It's happening right now as Washington, Beijing, and Wall Street circle $240 billion of Venezuela's debt. Who will win the power struggle over Venezuela’s $240 billion debt restructuring? Bart Piasecki breaks it down in his new article: ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econogra…

📉 @IMFNews July WEO update revises 2026 inflation forecast to 4.7%, up 0.3pp from April's estimate and up from 4.1% in 2025. The disinflation streak since 2024 may be stalling.

🏛️ MEET OUR SPEAKERS | Join us in welcoming @Pierrakakis, Minister of Economy and Finance of Greece, who will be one of our featured speakers at the IMF-World Bank Week this October. 📩 Stay informed and receive updates on speakers, events, and broadcasts: #stay-updated" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">atlanticcouncil.org/imf-world-bank…

‼️NEXT WEDNESDAY | Don’t forget to register for our event next Wednesday, July 15, where Christian Mumssen, Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Department at the IMF, will discuss how the IMF is adapting its tools to address a new era of challenges. Register now. ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/navigati…

Join us in welcoming @federalreserve Governor Christopher J. Waller as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics in Miami this December. 🗓️ Friday, December 11 🕒 8:30 AM EST 📍 Miami, FL Register for the event here. ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/2026-tra…

🇯🇵In a new econographics piece, Nonresident Senior Fellow Hung Tran explains the overlooked reason for why the yen continues to weaken despite Japan posting record current account surpluses. Read the full piece ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econogra…

Last week, Directeur for Economic Foresight & Analysis @clichfield1 spoke with @bfmbusiness on the sidelines of the Rencontres Économiques in Aix-en-Provence His insights are available in the original French and AI-dubbed English for the monolingues among us 🎧 ⤵️

We’re excited to spotlight our featured speakers who will be joining us in Bangkok, Thailand for Atlantic Council programming at the IMF-World Bank Week. First on the list is @carlos_cuerpo, First Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business. 📩 Stay informed and receive updates on speakers, events, and broadcasts: #stay-updated" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">atlanticcouncil.org/imf-world-bank…