Our Economy and the World Issue 431

02-11-2025

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Financial Times: US and China agree 1-year trade truce after Donald Trump-Xi Jinping talks
  • Reuters: China’s factory activity expected to fall as demand dwindles
  • Reuters: French economy grows 0.5% in third quarter, faster than expected
  • Reuters: BOJ holds rates steady, keeps future hikes in view
  • Bloomberg: China Says Planned Rare-Earth Export Curbs Paused for a Year

Special Analysis 

  • IMF: Navigating Trade Headwinds and Rebalancing Growth

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil settles higher on large drop in US stockpiles, trade optimism
  • Investing.com: Gold prices snap 4-day losing streak after Fed rate cut, Trump-Xi meeting