Our Economy and the World Issue 412

22-06-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees two cuts in 2025 but less easing in later years
  • Bloomberg: US industrial output declines for second time in three months
  • Reuters: UK inflation slows but oil price jump creates new problem for Bank of England
  • Reuters: Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as US tariffs hit auto firms

Special Analysis 

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs: World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil settles higher as Iran-Israel conflict enters sixth day
  • Reuters: European shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh; eyes on Fed decision