Our Economy and the World Issue 284

21-08-2022

This week’s issue of includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: UK Inflation Hits Double Digits for the First Time in 40 Years
  • Reuters: Japan Posts Longest Run of Trade Gaps in 7 Years as Import Costs Soar
  • Bloomberg: Euro-Zone Economy Grew Less Than Estimated in Second Quarter
  • Bloomberg: Chipmakers Are Flashing More Warnings on the Global Economy

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Food Security Update

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Oil Rallies as US Demand Revives, Easing Concerns About Slowdown
  • Bloomberg: Natural Gas Shortage Fears Buoy US Market as Winter Reserves Lag