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How is war reshaping the global economy? 4 chief economists explain
The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility. This is the full audio from a studio session where four leading chief economists examine those questions and provide insights into what's next for the global economy.
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How is war reshaping the global economy? 4 chief economists explain
• 37 mins
The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility. This is the full audio from a studio session where four leading chief economists examine those questions and provide insights into what's next for the global economy.
• 37 mins
The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility. This is the full audio from a studio session where four leading chief economists examine those questions and provide insights into what's next for the global economy.
• 47 mins
AI systems are advancing faster than expected and the next few years could redefine what we mean by intelligence. Will progress continue through scale alone, or are new breakthroughs in algorithms, data and agentic interaction needed to reshape the path ahead? As models begin to learn, plan and act in digital and physical environments, what kind of intelligence are we creating and how will it shape humanity? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
• 47 mins
AI systems are advancing faster than expected and the next few years could redefine what we mean by intelligence. Will progress continue through scale alone, or are new breakthroughs in algorithms, data and agentic interaction needed to reshape the path ahead? As models begin to learn, plan and act in digital and physical environments, what kind of intelligence are we creating and how will it shape humanity? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
Are Markets Mispricing the Future?
• 44 mins
Global stocks hit record highs in 2025, fuelled by the AI boom and investor optimism in future areas for growth. However, as geoeconomic uncertainty persists, along with perceived over-exuberance for select sectors, is investor optimism justified or are we in a bubble about to burst? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
• 44 mins
Global stocks hit record highs in 2025, fuelled by the AI boom and investor optimism in future areas for growth. However, as geoeconomic uncertainty persists, along with perceived over-exuberance for select sectors, is investor optimism justified or are we in a bubble about to burst? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
An Honest Conversation on the Hopes and Anxieties of the (New) Economy
• 31 mins
As AI reshapes industries, trade tensions deepen and societies adjust to new realities, the new economy inspires both hope and unease. Join this conversation for an open conversation on seeing beyond today's short-term pressures and imagining how the new economy can work for everyone.
• 31 mins
As AI reshapes industries, trade tensions deepen and societies adjust to new realities, the new economy inspires both hope and unease. Join this conversation for an open conversation on seeing beyond today's short-term pressures and imagining how the new economy can work for everyone.
An Honest Conversation on AI and Humanity
• 34 mins
What choices must we make today to build a future balanced between technological innovation and humanity? Yuval Noah Harari explores how a history of the future offers lessons for navigating the transformative age of AI. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
• 34 mins
What choices must we make today to build a future balanced between technological innovation and humanity? Yuval Noah Harari explores how a history of the future offers lessons for navigating the transformative age of AI. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.