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  • Economics Weekly: The Dollar Dilemma

    While further softening in the exchange rate is expected, in this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal discusses why the U.S. is likely still unable to shed its exorbitant privilege and reserve currency status anytime soon, even if there are many reasons to think it might want to.

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  • Cash is Still King, Especially During the Great Iberian Blackout (El Apagón)

    The complete power outage across the Iberian Peninsula last week was a wake-up call. William Blair’s Richard de Chazal outlines five lessons to take away from the event.

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  • Economics Weekly: From Growth to GARP

    In this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal discusses the shift from low, stable inflation to a more volatile regime and its implications for investors, including a potential move from growth investing to GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investing.

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  • Economics Weekly: Trump’s Bold Vision

    In this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal attempts to outline this vision, how the president thinks it can be achieved, what the barometers of success are, and what could derail it.

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  • Navigating Economic Opportunities Amid Global Shifts

    Olga Bitel, partner and global strategist at William Blair, shares key insights into navigating the new reality as the global economic landscape shifts in response to the new U.S. administration’s policies, as investors face both challenges and significant opportunities.

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  • Economics Weekly: Special Report on Liberation Day Tariff Announcements

    In this special report on tariffs, Richard de Chazal discusses the current tariff situation, what the Trump administration is hoping to achieve, and the potential impacts on growth and inflation. He also includes thoughts from our research analysts whose companies are most directly impacted by President Trump’s announcements.

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  • Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal—March 2025

    William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the juxtaposition between weak consumer sentiment and solid economic data, exploring whether a recession is imminent and the implications of shifting inflation regimes, fiscal policy dominance, and ongoing tariff uncertainty.

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