Our Economy and the World Issue 378

01-09-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: BOJ’s Himino reiterates readiness to raise rates if economy on track
  • Reuters: High-tech manufacturing spurs China’s July industrial profit growth
  • Bloomberg: Fed’s Bostic Wants More Data to Confirm Need to Cut Next Month
  • Euronews: German economy shrinks as consumers shy away from spending

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Investing in Climate Adaptation under Trade and Financing Constraints: Balanced Strategies for Food Security

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil prices fall 1% after US crude stocks draw; Libya supply risks limit losses
  • CNBC: Europe stocks close mixed as investors weigh risk of wider Middle East conflict