Economic Shifts Ahead: US Elections, Israel’s Resilience, and Japan’s Rate Decisions

In this episode, we explore the critical economic calendar for November 4-8, 2024, featuring the US presidential election, inflation data, and key interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve. We also analyze the surge in foreign investments in Israel amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the resilience of its economy. Additionally, we discuss Japan's monetary policy landscape as the Bank of Japan considers its next rate hike amidst political uncertainties. Finally, we navigate the economic challenges facing Pakistan, including a significant decline in corporate profits and the implications of IMF negotiations. Join us for an insightful discussion on these pressing economic issues.

Sources:
https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/547078
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-827396
https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/next-rate-hike-soon-but-politics-gets-murky/
https://www.dawn.com/news/1869684

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Economic Calendar for 4 - 8 Nov 2024 with US Election, Inflation Data, Trade Data, and BOE's and Fed's Rate Decisions
(00:03:14) Foreign investments surge as Israel shows economic resilience amid war
(00:06:02) Japan - Next rate hike soon, but politics gets murky
(00:08:31) Navigating economic perils