Our Economy and the World Issue 295

06-11-2022

This week’s issue of includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Financial Times: Russia agrees to rejoin Ukraine grain exports deal
  • Bloomberg: Powell sees higher peak for rates, path to slow tempo of hikes
  • Reuters: China vows commitment to growth as investors bet on easier COVID policy
  • BBC: Bank makes history as it reverses quantitative easing
  • Reuters: Euro zone government bond yields tread water ahead of Fed

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: World Bank Group Climate Change Action Plan 2021–2025 : Supporting Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • CNBC: Dow closes 500 points lower, Nasdaq sheds 3% as Fed Chair Powell signals intent to continue hiking rates
  • CNBC: European markets close lower as investors focus on the Fed’s next move; Maersk down 6%