Our Economy and the World Issue 400

23-02-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: UK inflation jumps more than expected in January, testing the BoE’s outlook
  • Reuters: Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
  • CNBC: China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as PBOC prioritizes financial stability
  • Reuters: BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk

Special Analysis 

  • UNDP: Just transition: People at the center

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil holds near one-week high on supply concerns, sanctions on Russia eyed
  • CNBC: Defense stocks power European markets to latest record closing high