In this issue, you will find Hélène Baudchon's editorial, as well as the update of our “EcoNews” and “Markets Overview” sections.
The memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran certainly provides a degree of relief, but it remains shrouded in too much uncertainty to fundamentally change the situation—at least in the short term. The recent fall in oil prices is good news, but it needs to be maintained over the long term, while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faces numerous constraints. A return to normal will take time. This headwind to growth is diminishing, which reinforces our resilience scenario. Inflation is likely to remain elevated for some time yet due to the lagged effects of tensions on oil and other commodity prices
The latest economic news.
Equity indices, currencies, commodities, bond markets.
