bfm-logo

podcast image

Is R-Star The New Catchword At Jackson Hole?

12 mins·07:00, 24 Aug 2023
podcast image

Is R-Star The New Catchword At Jackson Hole?

12 mins
·
07:00, 24 Aug 2023
·

Guest: Vishnu Varathan (Head of Economics & Strategy), Mizuho Bank

Will central bank governors convening in Wyoming find their R-Star, where the real interest rate is neutral and at equilibrium? And will they continue to tighten monetary policy to achieve the 2% inflation target? We speak with Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank to get the answers, his 2023 GDP projections for the world’s 2 largest economies, and what impact can an expanded BRICS bring to the global economy.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Presenter: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Mark Tan

Producer: Mark Tan

Share:

Recent episodes

0

Latest stories

story image
Late Drama as Gunners Reach Semis
37 mins
story image
Podcasts · Dec 26 · 37 mins
Late Drama as Gunners Reach Semis
story image
Avatar: No Fire No Ash?
9 mins
story image
Podcasts · Dec 26 · 9 mins
Avatar: No Fire No Ash?
story image
Najib Found Guilty In Latest 1MDB Trial
26 mins
story image
Podcasts · Dec 26 · 26 mins
Najib Found Guilty In Latest 1MDB Trial

Copyright © 2025 BFM Media Sdn. Bhd. 200601017962. All rights reserved