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DrivetimeEU and UN Security Council talks on Iran underway in Geneva and New YorkForeign ministers from the UK, France and Germany, with the EU's foreign policy chief, have opened talks in Geneva today with their Iranian counter-part, Abbas Araqchi. For more on this Gideon Levy, Columnist with the Haaretz newspaper; Chris Weafer Chief Executive of 'Macro-Advisory', Eurasia based Business Consulting firm.2025-06-2013 min
The Inside Story PodcastCould Trump's tariffs destroy globalisation?Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean? In this episode: Shirley Yu, Senior Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics. Melanie Brusseler, US Programme Director, Common Wealth. Chris Weafer, CEO, Macro-Advisory. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2025-04-0924 min
Geopolitics Decanted by SilveradoThe One Factor That Could Crash the Russian EconomyDmitri Alperovitch talks with Russian economy expert Chris Weafer about the state of the Russian economy in 2025. They talk about inflation and its impact on people and business, why the ruble is collapsing, which sanctions have been the most impactful, and the one thing that could potentially trigger a crash and give Ukraine leverage to negotiate an acceptable peace deal2025-01-031h 02
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's in store for 2025? A troubled year comes to an end. Lives destroyed by wars that continue to rage in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Regimes firmly in control a year ago, gone. And Donald Trump defies the courts and critics to win the US election. So what lies in store for 2025? In this episode: Maleeha Lodhi, Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Nations. Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence. Chris Weafer, Chief Executive officer, Macro Advisory. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazee...2024-12-3127 min
The Inside Story PodcastHow will Donald Trump's re-election impact US - Europe relations?European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade and tariff fears are all under scrutiny. So what might be in store for Europe with Trump back in power? In this episode: Philip Short, Author and biographer of Vladimir Putin, former BBC foreign correspondent Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy firm focused on Russia and Eurasia Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:2024-11-0824 min
Ibec PodcastsA Year of Elections: Interview with Chris WeaferIn 2024, over 50 countries will hold elections, in this Ibec Responds “Year of Elections” mini-series, we explore the geo-political impact of these elections with insights from commentators, experts and analysists. In this episode, Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at Ibec, and Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro Advisory, discuss the region of Eurasia, examining current sentiments of business leaders and potential consequences of upcoming elections across the region. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date...2024-10-2523 min
The Inside Story PodcastCould China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?Ukraine's foreign minister is in Beijing for talks. It's the first trip by a Ukrainian government representative to China since Russia's invasion more than two years ago. Beijing is intensifying its diplomatic efforts. So, why now? And could they help end the war? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Chinese political and economic affairs specialist. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory. Owen Matthews, Contributing writer for Spectator Magazine. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2024-07-2624 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the global impact of Putin and Xi's deepening relationship?Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have met more than 40 times in the last 10 years, and Putin's latest visit to China comes as Russia's dependence on Beijing has increased due to sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. So, could this deepening friendship lead to a shift in alliances and the global balance of power? In this episode: Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalisation. Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory. Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:2024-05-1725 min
Emerging Global - bne IntelliNewsONE YEAR ON: IMPACT OF SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA’S ECONOMYThe West has targeted Russia’s cash cow with two sets of dramatic sanctions. In December an embargo and price cap scheme was imposed on crude oil exports.
In February the more widely distributed oil products were hit with the same. But how big an impact will these sanctions have on the sector? Russia managed to export all the oil it previously sent to Europe to India and China instead. How effective are the sanctions? Will Russia be able to repeat the $280bn current account surplus this year now the oil price caps are in place and just how bi...2023-02-231h 00
bne IntelliNewsWoE: ONE YEAR ON: IMPACT ON RUSSIA OILThe West has targeted Russia’s cash cow with two sets of dramatic sanctions. In December an embargo and price cap scheme was imposed on crude oil exports. In February the more widely distributed oil products were hit with the same. But how big an impact will these sanctions have on the sector? Russia managed to export all the oil it previously sent to Europe to India and China instead. How effective are the sanctions? Will Russia be able to repeat the $280bn current account surplus this year now the oil price caps are in place and just how big is...2023-02-2300 min
bne IntelliNewsWoE: Western sanctions target price caps for Russian OilThe uncertainty by the war in Ukraine has driven up energy prices and allowed Russia to bring in record revenue from its Exports of Oil and Gas. Despite large discounts compared to Western benchmarks, export income has allowed the Ruble to appreciate and may help Moscow mitigate against some of the medium- to long-term effects of Western sanctions. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxp3_mgwsMQYT Ben Aris, Editor-in-chief, Bne Intellinews Ben is an Eastern Europe specialist. He previously worked with the Daily Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal and Euromoney before starting bne IntelliNews and covering EE and CEE...2022-07-0600 min
Business DailyBusiness WeeklyOn Business Weekly this week, as the fighting in parts of Ukraine intensified, a suite of sanctions has been levied on Russia, cutting off the country from the inter-bank messaging system Swift and restricting access to the foreign reserves Russia holds in the West’s central banks. Many large international companies are scaling down their businesses in Russia, including the oil giants BP and Shell. The global shipping giant Maersk is stopping its ships from docking at Russian ports. Chris Weafer, chief executive of Macro Advisory and a 24-year resident of Moscow tells us what life is like for or...2022-03-0550 min
The Global Counsel PodcastRussia – Ukraine: how much worse can it get?Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Rebecca Park are joined by Chris Weafer, a Moscow-based investment strategist and founding partner of Macro-Advisory, to talk through the sanctions’ impact on corporates and investors and the specific challenges they face in Russia and the wider region.They discuss the sanctions’ short-term, medium-term and long-term impact on the international economy, how businesses are pivoting away from Russia, the effect of Russia’s countermeasures so far and what is still to come.Speakers:Benjamin Wegg-Prosser - Managing Director. See more insights from Benjamin here.Rebecca Park, Senior Practice Lead for Fin...2022-03-0452 min
bne IntelliNewsWoE: The Ukraine crisis goes to the next level: soldiers and sanctionsThis week we are joined by Ben Aris - Editor in Chief and Chris Weafer ofMacro-Advisory, as they discuss the business impacts of recent events. you can view the full discussion on YouTube now: Link to YouTube- like and follow our channel Follow us on Twitter @bneintellinews and @bneeditor Chris Weafer , CEO of Macro Advisory Christopher Weafer has worked in the Russia-Eurasia region for over twenty years and has been regularly voted the best business and investment strategist in polls conducted by Thomson Reuters Extol and Institutional Investor magazine. Ben Aris, Editor-in-chief, Bne Intellinews Ben is an Eastern Europe specialist...2022-02-2500 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 28th May 2021Dominic Cummings; A free storytelling masterclass; Eurovision loser and winner; Bitcoin; How to be Churchillian; Be re-bookable; Four Social Media Tips; An interview with Sean Weafer; Music from Chris While and Julie Matthews2021-05-2720 min
Mikroökonomen a.k.a. MikrooekonomenMikro052 Regenschirmklau im KorrespondenzbankensystemWer schon immer wissen wollte, ob und wenn ja, warum, die Chinesen Regenschirme klauen, der ist heute bei uns richtig. Aber auch die Frage, ob das De-Risking der Banken Menschenleben kostet, kommt nicht zu kurz. Derweil kommt Russland gut durch die Krise.
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die Mikroökonomen sind ein unabhängiger Podcast über Wirtschaft, der, wenn die Zeit vorhanden ist, bemüht ist die Themen auszurecherchieren. Wir wollen keine Werbung machen und dauerhaft ein unabhängiges Informationsangebot aufbauen, das die Dinge anders macht. Möglich wird dies erst durch Euch. Vielen Dank dafür!2017-07-121h 11
Business MattersPalm Oil Producers Battle EnvironmentalistsThe big Palm Oil company Olam has been accused of using suppliers that may use unsustainable practices in parts of Southeast Asia and West Africa. The claims against the agricultural commodities trader were made in a report by a US-based environmental lobby group called Mighty Earth. The Singaporean company that has a majority share in Olam, called Temasek, insists that it's always been in support of ethical land clearance practices - and Olam itself has vehemently rejected the allegations. Glenn Hurowitz of Mighty Earth spoke to us from Washington DC.The Cuban government has signed a deal...2016-12-1355 min
bne IntelliNewsWindow on the East: G7 summit in Japan and Vienna OPEC summitRussian sanctions to end in 6 months while oil price to fall after this week's OPEC summit, say bne IntelliNews analysts in this new podcast. The podcast features an expert discussion of the G7 summit in Japan and the Vienna OPEC summit with three high-experienced analysts. Chris Weafer, Senior Partner at Macro Advisory Ben Aris, bne IntelliNews Editor-in-Chief Liam Halligan, bne IntelliNews Editor-at-Large2016-05-2800 min
BBC World Service BusinessRussia strikes back with an import ban on agricultural products from countries subjecting it to sanctionsThe sanctions war between Russia and the likes of Europe, the US and Japan, has ratcheted up a notch.
President Putin has signed a decree limiting or banning imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia.
The crisis in Ukraine and the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight have led to tighter restrictions on some senior Russians and certain companies close to the Kremlin.
Today, President Putin hasn't used the word 'sanctions', but some form of economic retaliation was expected.
Of course, the big trade relationship between Europe and Russia is one to do with energy...2014-08-0604 min
Athena Media - Podcast DirectoryDeath of an EmpireDeath of an Empire is a 5 part radio series exploring twenty years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union led by Seamus Martin, former Moscow correspondent of The Irish Times, and exploring what made the Soviet Union, what lead to its collapse and what its like inside modern Russia today. Produced by Helen Shaw. Episode 5 Putins era.
The last episode in the series Death of an Empire looks at modern Russia under Vladimir Putin. We hear from Irishman Chris Weafer, Chief Strategist of Troika Sperbank in Moscow about Russias economy today and Lena Firsova, who worked for the Irish Times...2012-02-2700 min