What It Means for Business with Amine Laouedj

Over the past few weeks, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised their interest rates, while the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England held. None of them cut, and several signaled their next move could be up rather than down. Behind these decisions is the same pressure: the inflation set off by the Iran war and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. This is a shortage of supply,...

Last week, G7 finance ministers and central bank governors convened in Paris to coordinate a response to the severe economic shock triggered by the Iran War and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. The resulting joint statement sent a definitive signal to the global market: there will be no return to the massive subsidy programs seen during the 2020 pandemic or the 2022 European energy crisis....

Last week, US President Trump conducted a high-stakes state visit to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi, accompanied by a major delegation of business leaders. Although the summit concluded without any formally signed agreements, it signaled a profound shift in the global economy: the practical limits of US-China decoupling, the deliberate effort to reduce US economic and technological depe...

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced its decision to raise its base interest rate from 4.10% to 4.35%, marking its third consecutive increase this year. While other major central banks recently chose to hold rates, the RBA took action after observing early signs of second-round effects. The prolonged energy shock driven by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just raising...

Last week, five central banks announced their decisions to hold interest rates. The Bank of Japan, the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Canada, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England all chose to stop cutting rates as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices above $110 a barrel, with a temporary high of $126. The global expectation for cheaper borrowing costs has vanished. Al...

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is an economic indicator derived from monthly surveys sent by S&P Global to thousands of business executives. As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the latest data reveals a global economy moving in two different directions: the Eurozone sliding toward stagflation, while the US and UK utilize domestic energy advantages to maintain growth. Every week...

China reported 5% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, the first hard data from any major economy covering part of the Iran war. The headline beat expectations, but the real story is inside the number. In each episode of the What It Means for Business podcast, Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj explains what changed, why it matters, and what business leaders should do now. Date of pro...

A week of dramatic headlines and a temporary ceasefire created the illusion of a major geopolitical breakthrough. But following collapsing negotiation talks and new naval blockades, the operational reality for companies remains exactly the same, leaving the vital Strait of Hormuz restricted and energy and petrochemicals costs elevated. In this episode of the What It Means for Business podcast, Gle...

Satisfying headlines are making the US economy look strong on paper. But underneath, the real numbers tell a different story, and the consequences for companies globally are immediate. In this episode of the What It Means for Business podcast, Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj explains what changed, why it matters, and what business leaders should do now. Date of recording: 6 April 2026...

In each episode of What It Means for Business podcast, we break down the key global economic event that shaped the past seven days and analyze it for business leaders. Today’s topic: The OECD Shuffles Its Economic Projections Worldwide. With Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj. Date of recording: 30 March 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for...

In each episode of What It Means for Business podcast, we break down the key global economic event that shaped the past seven days and analyze it for business leaders. Today’s topic: The Energy Escalation Freezes Global Monetary Policy. With Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj. Date of recording: 23 March 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for...

In each episode, we break down the key global economic event that shaped the past seven days and analyze what it means for business. In this episode: IEA Releases 400m Barrels from Strategic Reserves. With Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj. Date of recording: 16 March 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for informational and educational purpos...

In each episode, we break down the key global economic event that shaped the past seven days and analyze what it means for business. In this episode: Strait of Hormuz Shuts Down. With Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj. Date of recording: 9 March 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not co...

In each episode, we break down the key global economic event that shaped the past seven days and analyze what it means for business. In this episode: US and Israel Strike Iran. With Glenshore's Managing Director Amine Laouedj. Date of recording: 2 March 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not cons...

Once a week, one noteworthy global event, the mechanisms behind it, and what it changes for your company. Hosted by Investment Banker Amine Laouedj from London. In this episode: US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs. Date of production: 23 February 2026 The views expressed in this episode are those of Glenshore and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not con...