Our Economy and the World Issue 408

18-05-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: French economy to grow only ‘slightly’ in second quarter: central bank
  • CNBC: White House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details
  • Reuters: Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal
  • Reuters: German inflation confirmed at 2.2% in April

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Publication: Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital Markets in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Global shares rise, as US dollar steadies following steep plunge
  • Reuters: Gold prices fall to over one-month low as trade optimism rises