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Introducing Economics Echo your new favourite podcast. Real economics for Real life! Featuring your host, Global Economist Walton Mabuto, walking you through the global business and economics stories ... more
FAQs about Economics Echo:How many episodes does Economics Echo have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
August 13, 2021052: BIG TECH IS WINNING RIGHT NOW!Thank you so much for tuning into episode 52. After a barrage of earnings from Big Tech last week. Let's talk about Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft & others, how they have been fairing given the past 12 - 18 mths? Why they have been winning despite a global pandemic, increased scrutiny from lawmakers and What's next for Silicon Valley's finest? #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more27minPlay
July 30, 2021051: TOKYO 2020 - PROFITS AHEAD OF PEOPLE?Thank you so much for tuning into episode 51. The Summer Olympic Games are underway. Preparations, though, have been hard hit by the global pandemic. And as many as 80% of the Japanese electorate wanted the games called off. But the IOC & the local government have insisted all will be fine and gone ahead. Many are wondering, what is the point? And are giant sporting events like the Olympics a thing of the past? #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more33minPlay
July 23, 2021050: IS THE FED WRONG ON INFLATION?Thank you so much for tuning into episode 50. In this episode we talk about the "I" word, inflation. As the world economy sees rising demand and supply shortages, price pressures are becoming more prominent. Should we be worried and how temporary is this new phenomenon? As central banks around the world try calm us all down! #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more24minPlay
July 17, 2021049: CHINA'S CRYPTO CLAMPDOWN!Thank you so much for tuning into episode 49. Over the past few weeks China has stepped up its efforts to rein in the country's cryptocurrency industry. A clampdown stretching from Sichuan, in the east to Xinjiang in the west, but why has Beijing taken these steps? And are they ultimately making a huge mistake? #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more27minPlay
July 09, 2021048: HOW GREEN IS ELON MUSK?Thank you so much for tuning into episode 48. Through Tesla and his electric car revolution, Elon Musk has built up a reputation as a clean energy champion. But Spacex has never fitted in with Musk's green image. In this episode we weigh his climate record, both good & bad and ask whether his green status stacks up. #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more16minPlay
July 02, 2021047: AIRBUS - BOEING TRADE WAR TRUCE EXPLAINED!For 17 years, there has been an ongoing dispute between the EU & the US over civil aviation supremacy. This battle comes down to each side's prime airplane manufacturer; Airbus/Boeing and the financial aid they are allowed to receive. However, last week after 17 years, the two parties agreed to end the trade war. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho...more20minPlay
June 28, 2021046: UK - AUSTRALIA TRADE DEAL EXPLAINED!Thank you so much for tuning into episode 46. One of the main selling points of Brexit was that it would allow the United Kingdom to strike free trade deals with other nations. Last week, for the first time, this came true with Prime Minister Johnston announcing a brand 'spanking' new trade agreement with Australia - the only original deal the United Kingdom has thus far. But, is it a good deal? We unpack the details and the controversy surrounding it. #economicsecho to join in the conversation...more26minPlay
June 21, 2021045: EL SALVADOR: IN BITCOIN WE TRUST!Thank you so much for tuning into episode 45. El Salvador, a small nation nation in Central America is adopting Bitcoin as legal currency. Here is why that is a big deal. How can El Salvador benefit from Bitcoin? What are the potential risks? And how will the move impact the lives of ordinary Salvadoreans? #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho...more20minPlay
June 20, 2021044: THE G7 GLOBAL MINIMUM CORPORATION TAX EXPLAINED!Thank you so much for tuning into episode 44. Do business in one country, shifts the profits to another, and pay little or not tax at all. Its controversial, but the world's biggest companies have been doing for years. Now the G7 group of advanced economies is trying to stop the practice by setting a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. But will the deal succeed and what impact will it have on companies of all sizes and governments alike. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho...more36minPlay
June 11, 2021043: GLOBAL CHIP SHORTAGE: WHO? WHAT? WHY?The ongoing global chip shortage means that it could be tougher to buy everything from a PlayStation 5 to a Ford truck for the next few months. But fixing the problem might need bigger changes to both how we manufacture processes and the supply chain at large. In this episode we will break it all down. Tackling what is happening? Who is affected? And why? #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho...more13minPlay
FAQs about Economics Echo:How many episodes does Economics Echo have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.