Yellen has much to fix in dollar diplomacy, Renewable energy as an asset class
Tuesday 1 December 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.49.2
Commentary: Much to fix in dollar diplomacy
By Mark Sobel in Washington
The US Treasury takes the lead on US currency policy. A Treasury led by former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has much to do in shoring up US exchange rate policy. President Trump’s currency policy has been confusing. His administration undermined Treasury’s lead role and used unilateral financial sanctions so aggressively that US allies began questioning the dollar’s global role. Yellen needs to right the ship.
Thursday 10 December, 10:00-11:30 GMTCovid-19 has dramatically shifted how policy-makers and investors view sustainability and climate change, particularly with regards to energy. In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, OMFIF convenes a panel discussion on the latest investment trends, opportunities and challenges in renewable energy.
