Our Economy and the World Issue 385

27-10-2024

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: US firms point to steady economy but see lower profit margins, Fed says
  • Reuters: India’s inflation on downward trend but need to be cautious, cenbank minutes show
  • Bloomberg: Bank of Canada cuts 50 basis points to ‘stick the landing’
  • Bloomberg: Japan’s inflation slows for first time since April ahead of BOJ

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Business Ready – Business Ready (B-READY) 2024

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil slips 1% on large build in US crude stocks; market watches Middle East
  • Euronews: Gold and silver prices surge to new records as haven demand mounts