Our Economy and the World Issue 384

20-10-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Japan premier Ishiba vows big spending, drifts away from fiscal restraint
  • Reuters: China may raise $850 billion in new debt over three years to spur growth, says report
  • AP: China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
  • CNBC: UK inflation falls sharply to 1.7%, below Bank of England’s target for first time in over three years

Special Analysis 

  • WEF: Annual Report 2023-2024

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil prices hold at 2-week low on lower oil demand growth forecasts
  • Reuters: Pullback in US yields spurs gold’s march toward record peak