Albright Stage | Shifting Sands: Navigating Geoeconomic Risk Across Trade and Tariffs

The global economy continues to face heightened uncertainty shaped by shifting trade patterns, geopolitical tensions, persistent inflationary pressures, and uneven growth across regions. The outlook for 2026–27 will depend on how policymakers manage financial stability risks, evolving supply chains, public debt, and the pace of investment and structural reform. At the same time, global trade is being reshaped by strategic competition, industrial policy, and changing patterns of economic cooperation. Assessing the economic trajectory ahead requires understanding the latest projections from major international financial and economic institutions, as well as the risks and opportunities facing advanced and emerging economies. The key question is whether current policy frameworks are sufficient to sustain growth, contain inflation, and support global economic resilience in an increasingly fragmented environment. Speakers: Marek Mora, Vice-President, European Investment Bank Clare Richardson, International News Anchor František Ružička, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Hian Goh, Founding Partner, Openspace Capital Robert Staiger, Chief Economist and Director, Economic Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization