Bhargavi Sakthivel

Global Economist

Bhargavi Sakthivel is a Global Economist for Bloomberg Economics based in London. She holds a doctorate degree in Economics from the LSE and has previously worked as a Consultant with the OECD.

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Higher Fences for Trade Will Mean More Debt And Slower Growth

How three scenarios for international cooperation—from a second Cold War to a return of go-go globalization—would change the world economy.

October 8, 2024

Higher Fences for Trade Will Mean More Debt And Slower Growth

How three scenarios for international cooperation—from a second Cold War to a return of go-go globalization—would change the world economy.

September 20, 2024

New EU Fiscal Rules and Old Debts Meet Hard Math

April 9, 2024

The US and Its Allies Face a $10 Trillion Reckoning in the Race to Rearm

Leaders are just starting to come to terms with the vast increase in defense spending required to counterbalance the militaries of Russia and China.

April 1, 2024

A Million Simulations, One Verdict for US Economy: Debt Danger Ahead

Bloomberg Economics ran a million forecast simulations on the US debt outlook. 88% of them show borrowing on an unsustainable path.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Testifies On The State Of The International Financial System

November 9, 2023

Are We There Yet? China’s Property Correction

Country Garden Headquarters As Developer Default Deadline Becomes Guesswork for Creditors

October 12, 2023

Wider War in Middle East Could Tip the World Economy Into Recession

The Hamas attack and Israel’s response are taking a heavy human toll. A global economic downturn may follow.

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