Gita Gopinath
Coverage of Gita Gopinath in the Nexus archive.
- Gita Gopinath on Why Interest Rates Have Surged All Around the World
Gita Gopinath discussed global interest rate surges during a Bloomberg Television interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The event took place on January 20, 2026, as part of the annual Davos gathering.
- How global economic imbalances resemble an ancient parable
The global economy faces massive imbalances similar to those that preceded previous crises, with the world's biggest economies being chronically out of sync. Former International Monetary Fund official Gita Gopinath argued that policymakers are acting like the 'blind men and the elephant' parable, missing the larger system. Global economic leaders emphasize different symptoms of distortion while missing the bigger picture.
- Bonds worry, while stocks enjoy the "bliss trade"
The stock market and bond market are telling different stories about the economy, with stocks betting on a 'bliss trade' and bonds fearing inflation risk. Stocks have rallied to all-time highs, while bond investors price in rising inflation. The disconnect between the two markets is driven by differing views on fiscal policy and geopolitical risks.
- World’s Oldest Financial Institutions Facing New Levels of Risk
Gita Gopinath, former first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions about risks facing the world's oldest financial institutions were highlighted.