Our Economy and the World Issue 348

24-12-2023

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • BBC: More big shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks
  • CNBC: European Central Bank holds rates and trims its inflation forecast
  • CNBC: Bank of England set to hold interest rates as economists debate 2024 cuts
  • AP: Japan’s central bank keeps its negative interest rate unchanged, says it’s watching wage trends

Special Analysis 

  • African Development Bank: 2023 Africa Visa Openness Report

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Asia Stocks to Drop as Global Rally Loses Steam
  • BBC: Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks