Our Economy and the World Issue 421

24-08-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Bloomberg: Trump escalates pressure campaign on Fed, calls for Cook to quit
  • BBC: Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July
  • Reuters: German tax revenues grow at slower pace in July
  • Reuters: Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

Special Analysis 

  • IFC: Which Firms Create More Jobs?

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: India stocks set for modest gains as US tariffs, foreign outflows cloud outlook
  • Reuters: European share gains to be kept in check by Trump tariffs