Our Economy and the World Issue 420

17-08-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge
  • Reuters: Japan’s wholesale inflation slows for 4th month in July
  • Reuters: India’s retail inflation slows to 8-year low of 1.55% in July
  • Bloomberg: Trump extends China truce for 90 Days, averting tariff hike

Special Analysis 

  • Swiss Re Institute: Economic and financial risk insights: Global growth is cooling as tariff impacts heat up

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Oil Price: Oil Prices Inch Lower as IEA Cuts Demand Forecast, Warns of Looming Glut
  • Bloomberg: Lithium Market Soars as CATL Shuts One of World’s Top Mines