From geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions to the latest tariff developments, uncertainty was a recurring motif at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. What are the key themes to watch, and what are the implications for investors? Join Joyce Chang, chair of Global Research, and Derek Chollet, head of the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics, as they recap the top takeaways from the conference.

This episode was recorded on April 21, 2026.

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