Our Economy and the World Issue 375

11-08-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: UK revises up 2022 economic growth to +4.8%
  • Reuters: China’s imports resume growth but tamer exports raise outlook concerns
  • AP: US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears
  • Reuters: Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says

Special Analysis 

  • UNCTAD: The impact of non-tariff measures on women’s e-commerce businesses in developing countries

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Asian stocks to dip as US bond sale saps sentiment
  • BBC: US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth
  • Bloomberg: Japanese stocks decline after yen strengthens, US shares falter