In this episode, Michelle welcomes listeners with an overview of the top stories impacting emerging markets. The focus shifts to climate discussions at COP29, highlighting the urgent calls for increased financial support. Michelle shares insights from the UN and Barbadian PM on addressing climate injustices and the need for equitable funding. The episode reviews the International Finance Corporation's recent initiatives and achievements. Michelle examines the Thai baht's vulnerability, discussing broader currency volatility in emerging markets with analyst insights. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe.

(0:00) Welcome and Top stories overview

(0:43) Climate focus at COP29 and calls for finance

(2:16) UN and Barbadian PM on climate injustices and funding

(3:52) International Finance Corporation's year in review and initiatives

(7:50) Thai baht's vulnerability and currency volatility in emerging markets

(10:15) Analyst insights on emerging market currencies

(11:14) Closing remarks and subscription reminder