Our Economy and the World Issue 436

14-12-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one cut next year as growth rebounds
  • Reuters: Ford suppliers receive China’s new streamlined rare-earth licenses
  • Bloomberg: ECB’s Simkus sees no more cuts on surprise economic strength
  • BBC: Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025: Strengthening AI Foundations

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil settles down about 1% as traders focus on Ukraine peace talks, Fed policy decision
  • Reuters: Gold gains after Fed rate cut, silver hits all-time peak