Our Economy and the World Issue 313

02-04-2023

This week’s issue of includes:

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: China’s economic planning official sees risks to global growth, inflation
  • Reuters:  EU backs retaliation against economic coercion
  • CNN: US has replaced Russia as Europe’s top crude oil supplier
  • Reuters: Fed’s Powell discussed FDIC limits with House Republicans -lawmaker

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Global Economy’s “Speed Limit” Set to Fall to Three-Decade Low

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Gold pulls back as banking jitters ease
  • Reuters: Shares surge as bank support cheers investors