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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 18, 2024
Japan
The Japanese Bid for Foreign Bonds After the End of Yield Curve Control
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to end yield curve control. But Japanese yields will remain low, and foreign bonds will remain attractive to those Japanese investors who don’t have to hedg…
January 22, 2024
Economics
An SDR-Linked Bond Can Strengthen the Finances of the World Bank Group
SDR-denominated bonds have the potential to significantly strengthen the balance sheet of both the IBRD (The World Bank) and IDA, freeing up cash and helping both institutions deliver on their mandat…
January 12, 2024
Economics
The Economic Outlook for 2024
Panelists discuss the global economic outlook for 2024, including the state of interest rates and inflation, prospects for growth in emerging markets, and ongoing conflicts around the world that coul…
November 6, 2023
International Finance
The World Needs a Second Channel for Using SDRs
The multilateral development banks need to develop a second channel for mobilizing the world’s under-utilized special drawing rights (SDRs).
October 26, 2023
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Conflict in the Middle East—The Israel-Hamas War
Panelists discuss how the recent attacks by Hamas and ongoing conflict between the group and Israel continue to affect security in the Middle East and influence regional dynamics, as well as the futu…
October 25, 2023
South Korea
Trilateral Security Cooperation: Implementing the Spirit of Camp David
On August 18, 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio met at Camp David for the first stand-alone trilateral U.S.-South Korea-J…
October 3, 2023
China
China Isn't Shifting Away From the Dollar or Dollar Bonds
China's reserves has shifted its dollar reserves from Treasuries to Agencies, and made increased use of offshore custodians. The available evidence suggests that it still holds about 50 percent of it…
September 11, 2023
Japan
Koike Yuriko: Tackling Gender Bias From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Governor of Tokyo Koike Yuriko shares her thoughts on gender equality issues in Japan and how local government policy can make a difference.
September 7, 2023
G20 (Group of Twenty)
G20 Summit Preview
CFR experts discuss the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) Summit beginning on September 9 in New Delhi.
August 16, 2023
United States
Does Fitch’s Downgrade of U.S. Debt Really Matter?
The ratings agency’s decision will have no consequences for the U.S. dollar’s global role, but it highlights the country’s darkening fiscal outlook and governance challenges.
