Our Economy and the World Issue 438

28-12-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: US holds off on new Chinese chip tariffs amid Trump-Xi truce
  • Reuters: Japan likely to cut super-long debt issuance to 17-year low, sources say
  • Reuters: Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus
  • The Guardian: UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: 2025: Resilient Economies, Smart Development, and More Jobs     

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Gold, silver and platinum take a breather after record rally
  • Reuters: Oil marginally lower as investors weigh US data, geopolitical tensions