Trump tariffs and global markets: Flash Forum

Markets

Join leading experts as we unpack the dynamic complexities that Trump’s tariffs have had on global economic markets. Our speakers will discuss US legislative shifts, trade uncertainties, the deregulation of tech monopolies, and international market perspectives for both short- and long-term impacts.

This Flash Forum will be moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM and is presented by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research in partnership with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

Each speaker will present for five minutes, followed by an engaging Q&A session. Speakers will include:

  • Professor Allan Fels AO FASSA
    Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne
  • Eliza Chaney
    Co-founder and CEO, Future Forward Australia
  • Professor Giancarlo Corsetti
    Pierre Werner Chair and Professor of Economics, European University Institute
  • Professor Matthew Greenwood-Nimmo
    Melbourne Institute, the University of Melbourne
  • Professor Michael Wesley
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), the University of Melbourne
  • Dr Penny Smith
    Head of International Department, Reserve Bank of Australia
  • Distinguished Professor Renée Fry-McKibbin FASSA
    Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, the Australian National University
  • Scientia Professor Richard Holden FASSA FES FNSW
    UNSW Business School
  • Dr Sunny Nguyen
    Head of Australian Economics, Moody’s Analytics

With additional leading experts to be announced – secure your place now.

Registrations close:
9 am Tuesday 21 October, for in-person attendance.
9 am Tuesday 28 October, for online attendance.

Flash Forum

Events Details

Event Start Date
October 28, 2025
Venue
Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester St Carlton, Victoria 3053
Admission
Free