Our Economy and the World Issue 327

30-07-2023

This week’s issue of includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: China appoints Pan Gongsheng as new central bank governor, state media report
  • Reuters: Fed lifts rates, Powell leaves door open to another hike in September
  • CNBC: IMF raises global growth forecast despite China’s recovery ‘losing steam’
  • BBC: Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF
  • CNBC: UK borrowing costs drop sharply after lower-than-expected inflation print

Special Analysis 

  • World Economic Forum: Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Iron ore looks set for a tumble as major stimulus hopes fade
  • CNN: Wheat prices rise after Ukrainian Danube port hit