25 September 2023
US and UK policymakers are at odds over decisions. The Bank of Japan downplays potential rate hikes. US hospitality faces challenges adapting to post-pandemic cost-efficiencies. Europe is on a downturn; the Bank of England freezes rate hikes amidst looming recession fears, and UK inflation drops unexpectedly. Globally, central banks are wary, with the world economy poised for a slowdown. Rising crude prices complicate matters. Japan’s aging population issue is set to burden other Asian countries. China sees a reverse migration due to global tensions. Brazil, despite some positive growth, remains cautious about inflation.