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MEDAL OF HONOR PANEL

Join us for a panel discussion as we host Medal of Honor recipients Jack Jacobs and Britt Slabinski, extraordinary individuals who have exemplified unwavering bravery and selflessness. On this very significant day in our history, Charlotte Jones joins Jack and Britt to address American values and share stories of valor.

ECNY: Signature Luncheon

We are delighted to welcome Club Trustee Charles Phillips as our Moderator for the Signature Luncheon event with The Honorable Wally Adeyemo. Topic: The Biden-Harris Administration's response to the economic and geopolitical crisis. The impact of fiscal policy to fuel an equitable economic recovery and faster long-term growth.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series

We are delighted to welcome Jesse Van Tol, who will be joining us to share his expertise on inclusive economic policies, community development and finance. The discussion will also focus on promoting equitable access to economic opportunities and increasing investment in historically underserved communities.

ECNY: Signature Luncheon

As Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, The Honorable Lina M. Khan will address the Club to share here insights and plans on ensuring a fair and transparent marketplace.

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Author Series

Join us as we welcome Former U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer for a discussion on his new book No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers.

U.S. News & World Report:  White House Economic Official Brainard: Inflation on Moderating Path

National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard on Wednesday said the latest U.S. economic data shows that upward price pressures can and are receding without a surge in unemployment that many had feared.

"The economy is defying predictions that inflation wouldn't fall absent significant job destruction," Brainard said at an event held by the Economic Club of New York. "Just today we saw new and encouraging evidence that the economy is on the path to moderate inflation accompanied by a resilient jobs market."

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Author Series

Join us as we welcome Andrew N. Liveris for a discussion on his new book Leading Through Disruption that focuses on a new leadership paradigm for resilience and agility in a rapidly changing world.

Bloomberg News: Brainard Sees ‘Solid’ US Recovery, Downplays Recession Risks
Brainard Sees ‘Solid’ US Recovery, Downplays Recession Risks

Top economic adviser touts president’s record ahead of 2024
Despite positive data, voters give Biden poor marks on economy

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NPR: Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better
Economist Lael Brainard says some companies added to their profit margins during the last two years of strong inflation — a trend that could soon be reversed.

Brainard served as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve board before moving to the White House in February to direct the National Economic Council. She points to what she calls a "price-price" spiral, when companies see their costs go up, then raise their own prices even more.

"It will be important for corporations to continue to bring their markups down after having raised them to unusually elevated levels over the past two years," Brainard told the Economic Club of New York Wednesday.

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The Washington Post: Inflation drops to lowest levels since March 2021 as economy cools

The Biden administration, which has faced an uphill battle convincing Americans that it has a handle on inflation, cheered the news. In recent weeks, the president has touted his “Bidenomics” plan as a way to rebuild the economy for the middle class. In a statement Wednesday, Biden said the new report showed “Bidenomics in action.”

The figures offer “new and encouraging evidence that the U.S. economy is on the path to moderate inflation accompanied by a resilient jobs market,” Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, told the Economic Club of New York.

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MarketWatch: U.S. recovery 'solid,' says White House's Brainard, as inflation slows

The U.S. economy is in a “solid” recovery, top White House economist Lael Brainard said Wednesday, hours after new data showed inflation continuing to cool.

Speaking at an Economic Club of New York event, National Economic Council Director Brainard said there’s “encouraging evidence that the economy is on the path to moderate inflation accompanied by resilient jobs market.”

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ECNY: Signature Luncheon

As the 14th Director of the National Economic Council, Director Lael Brainard will address the Club to discuss strategies and policies aimed at fostering resilient and inclusive economic growth.

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Join us as we welcome esteemed economist Mark Zandi for a discussion on a wide range of economic issues, including his unique perspective on market trends and political implications.

CFO Dive: Bridgewater’s Karniol-Tambour calls for more quantitative tightening

he government should tackle persistent inflation through additional quantitative tightening, according to Karen Karniol-Tambour, co-chief investment officer of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates.

“We need another round of tightening in order to slow growth more … to get the inflation outcomes that are acceptable,” Karniol-Tambour said at a virtual event hosted by the Economic Club of New York on Monday.

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Join us and Karen Karniol-Tambour for a discussion on the economics of sustainable and social responsible investing.

BLOOMBERG:  Apollo (APO) CEO Marc Rowan Sees 'Non-Recession Recession' as Rate Hikes Bite

Fixed income and equities markets have already adjusted, Rowan said Tuesday at an event hosted by the Economic Club of New York. Other areas, including real assets, have yet to fully price in the effects of rising interest rates.

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Join us for a discussion on the transformative role of private markets in today's economy with Marc Rowan and Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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Author Series

Join us as Sally Susman and Reshma Saujani explore the impacts of effective communication and motivation on humanity and workplace dynamics in the wake of a global pandemic.

The Washington Post: 
Henry Kissinger is turning 100. A long-running meme wishes otherwise.


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The National News: Henry Kissinger at 100: Polarising US diplomat's legacy in spotlight
As Henry Kissinger – America's most polarising diplomat – turns 100, scholars and historians are again reviewing the legacy of a man who is both reviled and revered.

Born in the Bavarian city of Fuerth on May 27, 1923, Mr Kissinger this week showed that his interest in foreign policy has never waned, when he weighed in on the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical issues.

“The time has come to begin talks about a ceasefire, preferably after the [Ukrainian] offensive that is now planned,” he told the Economic Club of New York, which held a lavish event in his honour.

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