Our Economy and the World Issue 355

25-02-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • CNBC: Germany slashes 2024 growth forecast to just 0.2% as economy in ‘tricky waters,’ minister says
  • Reuters: UK sees record monthly budget surplus, but tough picture ahead of budget
  • Reuters: Japan downgrades view of economy on sluggish consumer spending
  • Financial Times: EU agrees first sanctions on Chinese and Indian companies for Russia war links
  • Reuters: China 2023 coal power approvals rose, putting climate targets at risk

Special Analysis 

  • World Economic Forum: Forum: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • CNBC: Oil prices rise as Fed officials indicate interest rates have peaked
  • Bloomberg: China tightens grip on stocks with net sale ban at open, close