The Year Ahead: Will companies invest or sit on the side-lines in 2024?

As we look ahead to a year marked by slow economic growth, lower rates and (hopefully) inflation, the path forward for companies is far from certain. Will lower interest rates spur more capital expenditure? Or, might firms wish to review their investment plans until the fortunes of the world economy are better known? Our Head of Debt & Financing Solutions Carla Floyd, Head of Global Economics Ross Walker, Head of Non-Dollar Rates Strategy Imogen Bachra, and Head of G10 FX Strategy EMEA Paul Robson paint a picture of the economic and market landscape to help businesses navigate the uncertainty in the year ahead.

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NB: This was recorded on 10 November 2023. 
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