Adam Farrar

Adam Farrar, a senior geoeconomics analyst for Asia-Pacific at Bloomberg, delves into the intricate dynamics of the APEC summit, revealing how Asian nations are balancing the influence of the U.S. and China. He discusses the shifting relevance of multilateral forums, the scars of past U.S. trade tensions, and how Xi Jinping is positioning China as a stable economic partner. Farrar also highlights how Asia navigates these pressures, assessing the implications of recent bilateral meetings and the fragile truce between Trump and Xi.

In this discussion, Adam Farrar, a senior geoeconomics analyst for Asia-Pacific at Bloomberg, delves into the balancing act Asian nations face between the U.S. and China. He examines why APEC has lost its policy clout yet remains significant for smaller economies, like Taiwan. Farrar highlights the lasting impacts of U.S. trade policies, Trump's selective engagement in Asia, and Xi Jinping's efforts to position China as a reliable trade partner. The conversation wraps up with insights on the complex dynamics shaping regional trade and security.

Ian McGinley, a regulatory lawyer and former CFTC enforcement chief, David Wu, a macro strategist reporting from Jerusalem, and Adam Farrar, a geoeconomics analyst, debate risks of seizing Iran’s Kharg oil hub. They probe military options, regional and global fallout, market shocks to oil and currencies, and the legal future of prediction markets. Conversations jump between on-the-ground realities, strategic calculations, and regulatory headaches.