The Global Month Ahead: Indian election, final session of the European Parliament, IMF and World Bank spring meetings

The Global Counsel Podcast

Welcome back to The Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come.

In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines.

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White.

Firstly, Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destination.

Secondly, Tom discusses the upcoming final plenary session of the European Parliament before the European Parliament elections in June. They explore the key legislative files that need to be addressed, as well as expectations for what the next Parliament might look like.

Finally, Thomas discusses the upcoming IMF and World Bank spring meetings and the economic context leading into the meetings. They explore the financial pressures on emerging markets and the IMF's lending activities.

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