Battle of the Economic Experts 2025
Event
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Networking Reception: 7:30–8:15 am CT | Panel Discussion: 8:15–10:00 am CT
As we usher in a new administration, the economic landscape is poised for significant shifts. With potential tariffs on the horizon, a sweeping deregulation agenda, and anticipated lower interest rates, the outlook for the economy and transactions markets is as uncertain as ever. Will these changes stimulate growth, or will they introduce new challenges? Will the deal market rebound, or are we facing another year of stagnation? How will banks respond, and what will become of the vast sums raised for private credit?
Join us as our panel of esteemed economic experts tackles these pressing questions and more. Topics to be debated include:
- Interest Rates and the Fed’s Policy Direction
- Insights on the Presidential Transition
- Real Estate Market Update
- M&A and Distress Market Outlook
In a time of profound economic transformation, there has never been a better moment to engage in the “Battle of the Economic Experts.”
Join us for the annual "Battle of the Economic Experts" event, co-hosted by Ravinia Capital LLC. Panelists Jack A. Ablin (Cresset Capital), Christy David (InvenTrust), Tom Goldblatt (Ravinia Capital LLC), and Carolyn A. Kahn (The MITRE Corporation) will provide their perspectives on pertinent issues related to the US and global economy. The discussion will be moderated by Jenner & Block Partner Michelle M. McAtee.
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Event Information
Networking Reception: 7:30–8:15 am CT
Panel Discussion: 8:15–10:00 am CT
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Event
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Networking Reception: 7:30–8:15 am CT | Panel Discussion: 8:15–10:00 am CT
As we usher in a new administration, the economic landscape is poised for significant shifts. With potential tariffs on the horizon, a sweeping deregulation agenda, and anticipated lower interest rates, the outlook for the economy and transactions markets is as uncertain as ever. Will these changes stimulate growth, or will they introduce new challenges? Will the deal market rebound, or are we facing another year of stagnation? How will banks respond, and what will become of the vast sums raised for private credit?
Join us as our panel of esteemed economic experts tackles these pressing questions and more. Topics to be debated include:
- Interest Rates and the Fed’s Policy Direction
- Insights on the Presidential Transition
- Real Estate Market Update
- M&A and Distress Market Outlook
In a time of profound economic transformation, there has never been a better moment to engage in the “Battle of the Economic Experts.”
Join us for the annual "Battle of the Economic Experts" event, co-hosted by Ravinia Capital LLC. Panelists Jack A. Ablin (Cresset Capital), Christy David (InvenTrust), Tom Goldblatt (Ravinia Capital LLC), and Carolyn A. Kahn (The MITRE Corporation) will provide their perspectives on pertinent issues related to the US and global economy. The discussion will be moderated by Jenner & Block Partner Michelle M. McAtee.
Related Lawyers
Event Information
Networking Reception: 7:30–8:15 am CT
Panel Discussion: 8:15–10:00 am CT
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