This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes:
Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week
- Reuters: Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
- CNBC: Japan’s December exports growth drops to 5.1%, missing expectations, as shipments to U.S. plunge
- BBC: UK inflation rises for first time in five months – but one-off factors blamed
- Reuters: Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell’s tenure, on strong growth
- Reuters: South Korea economy unexpectedly contracts in Q4, but AI boom brightens outlook
Special Analysis
- IMF: Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces
Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
- CNBC: Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats — $7,000 level on the cards
- Reuters: Oil prices settle higher on force majeure at Kazakh field, slow Venezuela exports
