White Swans, Grey Swans and Black Swans for the Global Economy

Moderator Dennis Berman, Financial Editor, The Wall Street Journal Speakers Bill Gross, Portfolio Manager, Janus Capital Group Jim McCaughan, President, Global Asset Management and CEO, Principal Global Investors Ross Perot, Jr. , Chairman, Hillwood and The Perot Group Nouriel Roubini, Chairman, Roubini Macro Associates LLC; Professor of Economics, Stern School of Business, New York University Global markets have been whipsawed over the last year as concerns about China, populist elections and uncertainty around future U. S. and EU policy have ebbed and flowed. This session will examine the white swans, grey swans, and black swans that could make waves in the global economy during the next year. Potential questions: Will more election surprises push the European Union closer to breakup Will energy prices climb or slide even lower What are the chances of a trade war Is there potential for subdued inflation to surge Is the Chinese economy back on solid footing