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The Euro: 20 Years On, Draghi, Trump v Powell & Trouble in Argentina

Vincent is joined by economist Colm McCarthy to look back on the successes and failures of the Eu...

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17.50 12 Sep 2019


The Euro: 20 Years On, Draghi, Trump v Powell & Trouble in Argentina


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Vincent is joined by economist Colm McCarthy to look back on the successes and failures of the Euro since its launch 20 years ago, and look ahead to what the future might hold for the single European currency.

We also talk about Mario Draghi, Jerome Powell and Donald Trump with Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute and Professor of Economics at NUI Galway. Alan also spent 7 years working in the Fed advising a number of its Chair’s including Ben Bernanke.

Finally Michael Stott, Financial Times Latin America Editor speaks to Vincent about the escalating economic crisis in Argentina and gives his insights into what might happen to South America's second-largest economy further down the line.

Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.


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