Our Economy and the World Issue 336

01-10-2023

This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Euro-Zone Core Inflation Hits 1-Year Low, Backing ECB Pause
  • Bloomberg: China growth target hangs in balance while economists cut forecasts
  • Bloomberg: Brazil sees economy growing faster without additional inflation
  • Bloomberg: US mortgage rate climbs to 22-year high of 7.41%, curbing demand

Special Analysis 

  • UNDP: Global Progress Report on Sustainable Development Goal 16 Indicators: A Wake-Up Call for Action on Peace, Justice and Inclusion

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil prices climb as markets focus on supply tightness
  • Reuters: Gold retreats on dollar’s ascent as higher Fed rate bets prevail