Institute of International Finance
Current Account with Clay Lowery
Each week, Clay Lowery at the Institute of International Finance highlights current issues in international finance and economics through the lens of U.S. policy and politics. Clay and his guests explain what to watch in the coming week, and deep-dive into some of the most important topics facing the financial industry, and our world.
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 27 – 3 Financial Stories, 2 Potential Pivots, and a Final Podcast of the Year 19.12.2022 14:16
This week, Clay looks back on some of the most important moments of 2022, their potential pivot points and what is to come in 2023.
Episode 26 – The Elves are Building the Green Toolbox - An Introduction to Blended Finance 12.12.2022
This week, Clay is joined by IIF's Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance, Sonja Gibbs, to help explain the concept of Blended Finance and its impact worldwide.
Episode 25 – ’Tis the Season… For an Oil Price Cap 05.12.2022 13:21
This week, Clay gives a summary of the implementation process leading to the price cap on Russia's oil exports, set to go into effect shortly.
Episode 24 – Red Wave Barely a Ripple 14.11.2022 14:03
This week, Clay gives an overview of the known outcomes from the US Midterm Elections and their impacts domestically and globally.
Episode 23 – Looking at Brazil: Lula Returns 12 Years Later 07.11.2022 24:10
This week, Clay is joined by IIF's Head of LATAM Research, Martín Castellano, to discuss the recent Brazilian Presidential Election.
Episode 22 – U.K. Leadership Shuffle – A Poisoned Chalice? 31.10.2022 16:18
This week, Clay gives an overview of the recent changes in the United Kingdom's leadership, centered around new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Episode 21 – Post-Meeting Overview: All Doom and Gloom? 24.10.2022 18:04
This week, Clay reflects on major points of the recent IIF Annual Membership Meetings.
Episode 20 – Global Financial Policy Potpourri 10.10.2022
This week, Clay is joined by IIF President and CEO Tim Adams as they discuss a variety of issues surrounding Global Policy.
Episode 19 – US-China Tension 01.08.2022 13:23
This week, Clay discusses US-China relations and US President Biden’s recent call with China’s President Xi.
Episode 18 – Summertime -- so let’s talk Crypto Winter 25.07.2022 13:06
This week, Clay discusses the current crypto winter.
Episode 17 – Emerging Market Vulnerabilities 18.07.2022 24:03
This week, Clay is joined by Sergi Lanau, Deputy Chief Economist at the IIF, to discuss capital flows and growing recession risk fears.
Episode 16 – Fall of the Yen 11.07.2022 13:33
This week, Clay discusses the fall of the yen and gives an overview of Japan’s monetary policy. Fall of the Yen and Japan’s Monetary Policy
Episode 15 – Addressing Global Challenges: G7 Heads of State Meet in Germany 27.06.2022 13:02
This week, Clay discusses the 2022 G7 Summit and the anticipated topics for discussion at this year’s meeting.
Episode 14 – Will the Food Crisis Be the Next World Health Crisis? 20.06.2022
This week, Clay discusses the current food crisis and how world leaders are looking at trade negotiations as a possible solution to ease global food insecurity.
Episode 13 – Controversy and Anti-Incumbency: Looking at Latin America 13.06.2022 29:30
This week, Clay interviews Shannon O’Neil, Vice President of Studies, Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations, about the Summit of the Americas, as well as the Colombian and Brazilian elections.
Episode 12 – Pivot to Asia: Biden Administration’s Asia policy 06.06.2022 15:16
This week, Clay discusses US President Biden’s recent trip to Asia and the White House’s push to foster stronger ties with the region.
Episode 11 – Elections Down Under: Key Issues for Australia 23.05.2022
This week, Clay interviews Dr. Charles Edel, Australia Chair and a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the Australian elections.
Episode 10 – The Energy Wars Are On 16.05.2022 21:58
This week, Clay is joined by Elina Ribakova, Deputy Chief Economist at the IIF, to discuss Russian sanctions.
Episode 9 – Pick Your Poison 09.05.2022 11:57
This week, Clay gives his insights on key issues in Europe right now: the Russia-Ukraine war, the economic recovery, and the European green agenda.
Episode 8 – The Digital Asset 2-Step 02.05.2022 15:31
This week, Clay gives an overview of digital assets, their potential risks and opportunities, and what policymakers are doing in regard to this evolving topic.
Episode 7 – China Slows Down 25.04.2022 19:08
This week, Clay interviews Gene Ma, Head of China Research at the IIF, about China’s economy and forecasts for China’s economic growth.
Episode 6 – The World Gabs about Finance 11.04.2022 14:38
This week, Clay discusses some major themes we’re expected to see during the Spring IMF/World Bank meetings, which start on April 18, 2022.
Episode 5 – France Goes to the Polls 04.04.2022 28:19
This week, Clay interviews Guillaume de Calignon, economic journalist for Les Echos, about the upcoming French elections.
Episode 4 – Let’s Talk Commodities 28.03.2022 13:00
This week, Clay tries to answer some of the key questions that have arisen regarding the financial sanctions that the international community has imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Episode 3 – Squeezing Russia: Sanctions Update 21.03.2022 15:16
This week, Clay tries to answer some of the key questions that have arisen regarding the financial sanctions that the international community has imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
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