Global COVID-19 update with only 2.3% of people in low-income countries receiving at least one vaccine dose. New Zealand abandoned its zero-COVID strategy amid a persistent Delta outbreak. Theme parks in Japan were busy on a sunny Saturday as restrictions eased. The UK faced a fuel crisis with shortages at gas stations due to a lack of truck drivers. Evergrande's debt crisis in China caused its dollar bonds to drop in value. Over half of China's provinces limited electricity use due to a power shortage caused by stopping Australian coal imports and manufacturing contracting again in September.
The document provides updates on several economic topics:
- COVID-19 - Vaccination rates remain low in low-income countries. Sydney's lockdown is ending sooner for vaccinated people. Japan may lift its COVID state of emergency.
- The US Federal Reserve - Officials are now split on whether to raise interest rates in 2022. Growth forecasts for this year were lowered due to temporary factors. Treasury yields and the USD/JPY rate are given.
- Angela Merkel - As the German Chancellor prepares to leave office after 16 years, her time overseeing the German economy is summarized.
- Huawei - An update is provided on executive Meng Wanzhou's return to China from Canada.
The document provides an economic outlook and updates on several topics:
- COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally with over 226 million total cases and 4.6 million deaths reported. Vaccination rates remain low in poorer countries.
- Economic recovery is underway in some countries as lockdowns ease like in Australia and New Zealand cases decline, while Singapore saw a rise in daily cases in August.
- Thailand's vaccination rate varied by region as of September 19th according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
- Other sections discuss the CPTPP trade agreement and China applying to join, the debt crisis of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, and economic indicators in the United Kingdom.
Global COVID-19 update with only 2.3% of people in low-income countries receiving at least one vaccine dose. New Zealand abandoned its zero-COVID strategy amid a persistent Delta outbreak. Theme parks in Japan were busy on a sunny Saturday as restrictions eased. The UK faced a fuel crisis with shortages at gas stations due to a lack of truck drivers. Evergrande's debt crisis in China caused its dollar bonds to drop in value. Over half of China's provinces limited electricity use due to a power shortage caused by stopping Australian coal imports and manufacturing contracting again in September.
The document provides updates on several economic topics:
- COVID-19 - Vaccination rates remain low in low-income countries. Sydney's lockdown is ending sooner for vaccinated people. Japan may lift its COVID state of emergency.
- The US Federal Reserve - Officials are now split on whether to raise interest rates in 2022. Growth forecasts for this year were lowered due to temporary factors. Treasury yields and the USD/JPY rate are given.
- Angela Merkel - As the German Chancellor prepares to leave office after 16 years, her time overseeing the German economy is summarized.
- Huawei - An update is provided on executive Meng Wanzhou's return to China from Canada.
The document provides an economic outlook and updates on several topics:
- COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally with over 226 million total cases and 4.6 million deaths reported. Vaccination rates remain low in poorer countries.
- Economic recovery is underway in some countries as lockdowns ease like in Australia and New Zealand cases decline, while Singapore saw a rise in daily cases in August.
- Thailand's vaccination rate varied by region as of September 19th according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
- Other sections discuss the CPTPP trade agreement and China applying to join, the debt crisis of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, and economic indicators in the United Kingdom.
- 30% of the world's population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 15.5% are fully vaccinated
- Protests against health passes requiring vaccination proof to enter certain public places in France drew over 237,000 people across 150 cities for the fourth consecutive week
- U.S. states that voted for Biden in the 2020 election have the highest adult vaccination rates according to CDC data
- Thailand's economic activity indicators like mobility and equity markets fluctuated as new COVID cases rose through July and August while vaccination rates increased
The document summarizes recent economic news from around the world in 6 points: 1) The G7 reached a tax deal, 2) The chip shortage is expected to last until late 2022, 3) Global food prices rose rapidly in May, 4) The US added 559,000 jobs in May and narrowed the gap from pre-pandemic unemployment levels, 5) Thailand's government economic stimulus measures, and 6) An image of Sun Moon Lake.
- 30% of the world's population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 15.5% are fully vaccinated
- Protests against health passes requiring vaccination proof to enter certain public places in France drew over 237,000 people across 150 cities for the fourth consecutive week
- U.S. states that voted for Biden in the 2020 election have the highest adult vaccination rates according to CDC data
- Thailand's economic activity indicators like mobility and equity markets fluctuated as new COVID cases rose through July and August while vaccination rates increased
The document summarizes recent economic news from around the world in 6 points: 1) The G7 reached a tax deal, 2) The chip shortage is expected to last until late 2022, 3) Global food prices rose rapidly in May, 4) The US added 559,000 jobs in May and narrowed the gap from pre-pandemic unemployment levels, 5) Thailand's government economic stimulus measures, and 6) An image of Sun Moon Lake.