Our Economy and the World Issue 442

01-02-2026

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • CNBC: U.S.-India trade deal at ‘very advanced stage,’ Indian petroleum minister tells CNBC
  • Reuters: India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods
  • Reuters: Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘somewhat elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market
  • Bloomberg: Japan’s Katayama Says Will Cooperate With US on FX If Needed

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Global Economy is Resilient, but Vulnerable Countries Lag

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Gold Climbs to Record Above $5,500 on Bets for Dovish Fed Chair
  • Reuters: Nasdaq ends slightly up, S&P 500 flat as Fed brings little surprise