Our Economy and the World Issue 351

28-01-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Europe set to agree on supply chain emergency powers next week, EU lawmaker says
  • Bloomberg: China boosts stimulus by allowing banks to keep smaller reserves
  • CNBC: Air freight volumes soar as Red Sea delays, risks make more big retailers, auto companies nervous
  • Bloomberg: UK inflation concerns return as Red Sea attacks lift prices

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Publication: International Debt Report 2023

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil edges up 1% on big US crude withdrawal, China stimulus
  • Reuters: Gold stumbles on strong US data, as traders strap in for more