Inflation, Supply Chain & Volatility: How the Food & Drink sector can counter global economic pressures

With pressures 3x higher than pre-pandemic levels throughout the supply chain, inflation, and currency volatility affecting pricing and margins, the Food and Drinks sector and its consumers are navigating through a critical time, where planning has become more challenging but essential to minimise risks.

1. What leading indicators should my business be monitoring on the Global Supply Chains?
2. Is inflation at its next major inflection point already?
3. What are the latest 6-12 month FX forecast scenarios?
4. What if interest rate hikes accelerate into 2023?
5. What practical counter-measures and industry best practices can businesses incorporate into future planning?

What: scenario analysis of the critical emerging macroeconomic trends impacting international trade across the Food & Drink sector.

Why: market insights and forecasts business leaders can factor into their 2023 strategy or use to uncover any potential blind spots.

Topics include:

1. Global supply chains; with pressures still 3X higher than pre-pandemic levels, what leading indicators should we be monitoring?
2. Inflation; price of more than half of traded commodities has fallen 20% from 2022 peaks – is inflation at its next major inflection point already?
3. Exchange rate volatility; GBP/USD has depreciated by nearly 10% in 2022 to below $1.20 – what are the latest 6-to-12-month FX forecast scenarios?
4. Interest rate outlook; 169 rate hikes worldwide so far in 2022, 1.5X more than the whole of last year – what if this trend accelerates from here?
5. International trade strategy; what practical counter measures and industry best practices can businesses incorporate into future planning?

Speakers

Nawaz Ali – Head of Market Insights

George Vessey – FX & Macro Strategist, UK

Boris Kovacevic – FX & Macro Strategist, EU

Audience

Importers/Exporters in the Food and Drink Industry