Our Economy and the World Issue 439

11-01-2026

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

Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week

  • Reuters: US service sector activity picks up in December, employment rebounds
  • Reuters: India expects strong economic growth despite US tariff hit
  • Bloomberg: Bank economists urge tax overhaul to jumpstart Canada economy
  • Euronews: Italy seeks carbon border tax freeze on fertilisers, raising stakes for Mercosur deal

Special Analysis 

  • World Bank: Creating Jobs, Growing Economies 

Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week

  • Reuters: Oil settles down more than 1% after Trump statements on Venezuelan oil
  • Reuters: Gold falls more than 1% as investors lock in profits