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Spain’s labour market: a story of convergence towards Europe
Future is Blue - April 30, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere is a growing resilience in the Spanish labor force, highlighting evolution from the historical trends of high unemployment, particularly during times of economic uncertainty. In this podcast we discuss this topic with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas. You can access the...
Europe’s response to Chinese and American economic competition
Future is Blue - April 17, 2024 19:48 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this new episode hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, delved into the intricate dynamics of the global geopolitical landscape, the rise of economic nationalism and Europe's strategic positioning amidst the assertive ...
The EU's trade dynamics in a changing global landscape
Future is Blue - March 27, 2024 09:45 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Patricia Sánchez Juanino to learn about current trade trends inside and outside the European Union.
Spain's economic outlook: Navigating through uncertainty
Future is Blue - March 06, 2024 16:02 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, talks to our host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen about key aspects affecting the Spanish economy in 2024. The conversation is based on several of the articles featured in the latest SEFO report.
Unpacking the EU's new fiscal rules
Future is Blue - February 06, 2024 21:07 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode we analyze the new fiscal rules recently agreed by EU policymakers and what will be their impact on Europe's economy in the medium and long term. We are joined by Vinzenz Ziesemer, Director at the Institute voor Publieke Economie and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Directo...
EuroInsights: economic lessons in 2023
Future is Blue - December 20, 2023 20:52 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's show we analyse what are the key lessons learned for the EU economy in 2023. Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, together with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director in conversation with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is Blue host.
Spain's resilience amidst geopolitical turmoil
Future is Blue - December 06, 2023 11:45 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our new podcast episode we discuss the latest SEFO publication by Funcas covering Spain's economic outlook, together with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas.
Europe's public finances amidst pandemic, war, and energy crisis
Future is Blue - November 24, 2023 12:36 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast show Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, to analyse the situation regarding public deficits and debt after the pandemic, the Ukraine war and the energy crisis.
Trade wars on wheels? The Commission investigates Chinese electric cars
Future is Blue - October 26, 2023 07:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, shares great insights about the Commission investigation into Chinese state subsidies affecting cars imported to Europe. Carlos Carnicero Urabayen is Future is Blue host.
The uncertain duration of high interest rates
Future is Blue - October 17, 2023 13:13 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's new podcast episode we feature Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, to analyse the implications of high interest rates for financial institutions, public bodies and other actors. This subject is covered in the latest SEFO report by Funcas that you can access here. ...
China's debt domino effect: Is the world economy at risk?
Future is Blue - September 28, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our new podcast show we analyse what's behind China's debt mounting debt and the risk this represents for the world economy. Our host, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, a French multinational financial services firm...
Recession, Inflation, Stagflation? Insights from the ECB and fiscal policy dilemmas
Future is Blue - September 15, 2023 09:49 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's show, we cover the most pressing economic topics on the EU's agenda: Is Europe heading towards a recession along with persistent inflation –or stagflation in light of the recent decision of the ECB to raise interest rates? What could be a realistic fiscal scenario for the ...
Unpacking German economic troubles
Future is Blue - September 06, 2023 05:55 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIs the German economy again the sick man of Europe, as it was once labelled back in the late 90s? We take a look at the current economic challenges of Germany together with Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director. ...
Money and machines: Navigating AI's impact on finance
Future is Blue - August 31, 2023 07:59 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this Future is Blue podcast episode, we cover the following questions about AI and the financial sector: How AI is being adopted by the financial sector, particularly in Europe. What are some of the major applications of AI within financial services to date? Key takeaways from all...
Understanding the real impact of AI on labor markets
Future is Blue - July 31, 2023 07:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe impact of Artificial Intelligence on labor markets is a complex topic. While AI has the potential to create new opportunities and increase productivity, it also raises real concerns about job displacement and changing workforce dynamics. To cover this subject we've been joined by ...
How can the EU stay relevant in a world dominated by US and China?
Future is Blue - July 25, 2023 06:01 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoaquin Almunia, who’s chairman of the CEPS think tank Board and former European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs and former Vice president of the European Commission, discusses how the EU can be ready to compete in a world dominated by a global economic race between the U...
How can the EU have a successful China policy?
Future is Blue - June 27, 2023 06:14 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this show our host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, about how can Europe implement the China policy it needs for a successful relationship with Asia's superpower.
Global outlook and key trends about inflation in Spain
Future is Blue - June 15, 2023 08:24 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our new podcast episode Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, presents some of the key insights that are included in the latest SEFO report by Funcas, touching on the global economic outlook, how Spain is dealing with inflation and what segments of the population are more expo...
How to measure and fight inflation in the Eurozone?
Future is Blue - May 31, 2023 11:37 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJan Eeckhout, ICREA research professor of Economics at UPF Barcelona, talks to Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is Blue host, about how to correctly measure inflation in the Eurozone and how to get it under control.
How to win the inflation battle?
Future is Blue - April 25, 2023 09:46 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, discusses with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, how the ECB and policymakers can get inflation under control in the eurozone. The show is hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.
Rising interest rates and the impact on Europe's economy
Future is Blue - April 17, 2023 09:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlice Faibishenko, Senior advisor at Funcas, discusses with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, how rising interest rates are impacting banks, the mortgage market, and the Spanish labor market, among other issues.
How concerning is the banking stress?
Future is Blue - March 29, 2023 14:22 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's show we analyze the banking stress we've seen over the last couple of weeks on both sides of the Atlantic. Today's guests are Iain Begg, Professor at LSE and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director. The host is Carlos Carnicero Urabayen. We explore questions such as: - Are ...
Can we avoid a trade conflict in the Atlantic?
Future is Blue - March 16, 2023 09:38 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLourdes Maldonado, Gail and Rob Cañizares Director at the Emerging Markets Institute in Cornell University, together with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, analyse the implications of the IRA programme in the US and its repercussions for the European industry. The show is hosted b...
Record rises in interest rates and banks' financing in 2023
Future is Blue - February 27, 2023 09:18 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlice Faibishenko, Senior Adviser at Funcas, shares some of the key insights that are included in the latest SEFO report, covering topics such as the impact of record spikes in interest rates and the challenges for banks financing. The content of the report is available here.
Is the IMF getting it right about the world economy?
Future is Blue - February 03, 2023 10:48 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's podcast, the first of a series jointly authored by Funcas Europe and the Centre for European Reform, we cover the following key aspects of the IMFs latest report: - Why is the world economy doing better than expected? - What's the likely course of monetary policy in Europe i...
What to expect in Europe's economy in 2023
Future is Blue - January 12, 2023 08:42 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our chat we cover these topics: - How realistic it is to see a third of the world entering recession in 2023 - What's the key forecast for Europe's economy in 2023 - Whether or not inflation is irreversibly going down in the eurozone - The energy crisis - The impact of the end of the...
A year of change in financial markets
Future is Blue - December 15, 2022 10:35 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our conversation, we touch on these topics: - The overall situation in the markets in 2022 - Are there some sectors that are faring better? - Interest rates rise and banks’ profitability - Recent dynamics in the Spanish banking sector - Spanish banks and the factor of non-performin...
COP27: Time to implement, time to pay for climate change
Beyond the Byline - November 10, 2022 07:13 - 25 minutesThis week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are discussing the COP27 summit, which brings together world leaders to discuss climate change. In particular, together with MEP Pieter Liese (EPP) and Hanne Knaepen (head of ECDPM) we will take a look at the financial aspect of the topics ...
Key economic challenges for the new Italian government
Future is Blue - November 07, 2022 07:40 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFuture is blue is a series of podcasts promoted by Funcas Europe bringing together academia, think tanks and policymakers for a more inspiring debate about European economic affairs
Loopholes and weaponisation of the war in Ukraine
Beyond the Byline - November 03, 2022 10:17 - 17 minutesThis week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at two aspects of the war in Ukraine. First, the weaponisation of the conflict, with several European countries standing behind Ukraine and offering military assistance while Russia intensifies its attacks. The second is innov...
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