This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes:
Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week
- Reuters: Tariffs weigh on US manufacturing in September; hiring remains subdued
- Bloomberg: Dollar extends declines as US government shutdown begins
- Bloomberg: UK manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in 5 months, PMI shows
- Reuters: French manufacturing sector contracts in September as confidence wanes, PMI show
- Reuters: India’s September manufacturing growth cools as price rises soar to 12-year high, PMI shows
Special Analysis
- UNCTAD: Review of maritime transport 2025 – Staying the course in turbulent waters
Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
- Reuters: Oil slumps to 16-week low on U.S. shutdown and possible OPEC+ plans
- AP: Gold prices soar to new records amid US government shutdown
