# The president of the Goethe University’s Centre for Financial Studies, Axel Weber, has warned that rising global economic imbalances are fueling trade tensions, financial instability and protectionist policies. Speaking at the Tito Mboweni memorial lecture, Weber said emerging economies are often the first victims when global liquidity tightens and geopolitical tensions disrupt trade and capital flows. He calls for stronger international cooperation, increased investment and balanced trade:
Professor Axel Weber warns rising global economic imbalances fuel trade tensions [SOUND]
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