Our Economy and the World Issue 407

11-05-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • CNBC: China says U.S. asked for trade meeting in Switzerland
  • The Guardian: UK and India agree ‘landmark’ trade deal after three years of negotiations
  • CNN: The Fed holds interest rates steady again as the US economy slows on Trump’s tariffs
  • Reuters: Brazil central bank hikes rates to near 20-year high, leaves next steps open

Special Analysis 

  • IMF: Global Financial Stability Report  – Enhancing Resilience amid Uncertainty

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil falls as market eyes US-China trade talks, storage report mixed
  • Reuters: European shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision