The IMF says AI investment is helping support global growth despite rising energy costs. But as economic risks mount, can the world avoid another shock? Host: Anand Naidoo Guests: Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. is a former IMF executive director. Yan Liang is a chair professor of economics at Willamette University. Arthur Dong is a distinguished teaching professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. #heat #IMF #economy 0:00-3:25 Global economic outlook and the dual nature of AI boom 3:26-8:08 Oil price shocks and the widening gap between rich and poor nations 8:09-11:56 The limits of IMF/World Bank influence and AI bubble and job risks 11:57-17:08 Global trade reshaped by AI concentration and economic fragmentation 17:09-20:49 Escalating geopolitical trade tensions and rising protectionism 20:50-25:37 Soaring energy costs, inflation, and the unequal shock on global markets 25:38-28:48 US tariff policy consequences and top threats facing global businesses 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA