Global Overview: Will Economic Growth Be Sustained?

Does the turmoil in global markets signal widening fault lines in the world economy, or are markets out of sync with reality? The long list of concerns starts with renewed jitters about growth in China and the strength of its currency. Plunging prices for oil and other commodities have slowed the economies of export-dependent emerging nations and left Russia and Brazil in recession. Currency wars are underway in Asia, where developing nations have been hurt by the dip in Chinese growth. Advanced economies are troubled as well. The eurozone has performed better than most, but the risk of a downturn remains and the European Central Bank has pledged to expand asset purchases if necessary. The Bank of Japan has pushed interest rates into negative territory. The U.S. and UK both are still growing, but lower gasoline prices aren't stimulating consumption spending as they have in the past. Can business and consumer confidence be sustained in the face of market uncertainties? In what areas are companies making significant investments? What business trends are stimulating growth -- and have the potential to transform industries and economies? What role does technology play in driving economic growth? Moderator Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times Speakers Pierre Beaudoin, Executive Chairman, Bombardier Inc. Liang Xinjun , Vice Chairman and CEO, Fosun International Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Mark Weinberger, Global Chairman and CEO, EY Andrew Witty, CEO, GlaxoSmithKline