Our Economy and the World Issue 334

17-09-2023

This week’s issue of includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Treasury yields edge lower as market sees Fed rate hike on hold
  • CNBC: To counter China, Biden is backing the World Bank for a bigger role on the global stage
  • Bloomberg: Sharp decline in UK economy in July revives recession risk
  • BBC: US inflation pressures stubborn as fuel prices rise

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Assessment and Options Analysis of Climate and Nature Financing Instruments and Opportunities: Summary Note on Financing for Climate and Nature

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Wall Street gains as CPI data cements bets for rate-hike pause
  • Reuters: Oil dips as surprise US crude stockbuild faces supply cuts