Our Economy and the World Issue 345

03-12-2023

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: OECD warns global economy risks losing momentum
  • Reuters: US consumer confidence rebounds, house prices maintain upward trend
  • Reuters: US economy grows 5.2% in third quarter; higher interest rates eroding momentum
  • CNBC: China factory activity unexpectedly weakens for a second straight month

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Within Reach – Navigating the Political Economy of Decarbonization

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil prices gain near 2% on expectations of deeper OPEC+ cuts
  • CNBC: European stocks close higher; DAX up 1% as German inflation eases