Our Economy and the World Issue 403

23-03-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Japan says economy recovering, but flags risks from Trump trade policies
  • CNBC: Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year
  • Bloomberg: Germany’s landmark spending spree wins parliamentary backing
  • CNBC: China announces plan to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ in bid to shore up economy

Special Analysis 

  • UN: Challenges to Global Trade Growth 2025

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains
  • Reuters: US natural gas prices up on record flows to LNG export plants, cooler weather forecasts