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Global economics intelligence executive summary, October 2023

Mckinsey and Company

Still-elevated inflation and interest rates are acting as headwinds to economic growth. The global outlook is unchanged despite weaker readings in trade, consumer confidence, and business activity.

Economics 307
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, July 2023

Mckinsey and Company

Mixed economic picture with patchy positives; consumers cautious but confidence rising; inflation in developed economies decelerates, while producer prices decline; trade volumes down.

Economics 219
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Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning diversity into opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Africa has the human capital and natural resources to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world. Africa’s economy downshifted over the last decade, yet half of its people live in countries that have thrived on the continent.

Economics 275
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2023

Mckinsey and Company

Some economic indicators strengthen amid persisting inflation and investor uncertainty; central banks keep to a tightening course.

Economics 246
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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

Global economic conditions are soft at best. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions. From a budget standpoint, US banks are feeling the pinch. Many US banks are bracing for increased defaults and lower demand for mortgages and other loans as interest rates have increased.

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CFOs see brighter economic prospects: survey

CFO Dive

Optimism in the economic outlook is far stronger in North America than in Europe and Asia, according to two accounting organizations.

Economics 197
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Ericsson faces CFO exit, ‘choppy’ economic climate

CFO Dive

The network provider’s long-time CFO will depart as the company takes steps to weather a choppy economic environment, including shifts in the developing 5G space.

CFO 232
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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

By implementing these strategies, companies can build a resilient balance sheet that can weather economic storms and position themselves for long-term success. Additionally, companies need to adopt a long-term perspective and engage in rigorous financial planning to identify potential risks and opportunities.