
Each week, Clay Lowery at the Institute of International Finance highlights current issues in international finance and economics through the lens of U.S. policy and politics. Clay and his guests explain what to watch in the coming week, and deep-dive into some of the most important topics facing the financial industry, and our world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 155 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusiness NewsNews Commentary | |||

As geopolitical tensions reshape security priorities across the Atlantic, defense has become an increasingly important economic and financial issue. In this episode of Current Account, Clay Lowery is joined by Dr. Torrey Taussig, Director of and a Se... more
The conflict involving Iran has entered another period of uncertainty, with diplomatic efforts faltering and regional tensions rising once again. In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Hal Brands, professor at the Johns Hopkins School ... more
As frontier AI models become more powerful, concerns about cybersecurity risks are moving to the forefront of policy and business discussions. In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Martin Boer, General Manager and Chief Representative... more
Trade policy is back at the center of the economic conversation. In this episode of Current Account, Clay examines a series of major developments that could reshape the U.S. trade landscape in the months ahead. He breaks down the administration’s eff... more
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This show focuses on global finance, macroeconomics, and policy with a U.S.-centric lens. Across episodes, topics routinely cover central bank policy, inflation dynamics, energy markets, geopolitical risk, and regulatory developments, often tying these themes to private sector implications and capital flows. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests from major financial institutions, think tanks, and government-adjacent organizations, plus a pragmatic, policy-forward approach that connects complex economics to real-world market impacts. The host's background and interview style tend to emphasize clarity around how political decisions, sanctions, and geopolitical events shape global finance and investor sentiment. List... more
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