Europe’s Vulnerable Economy, Japan’s Economic Contraction, Gold Buying Frenzy in Southeast Asia

Europe's vulnerable economy faces geopolitical turbulence. Japan revises economic growth downward as data shows sluggish demand. A gold buying frenzy grips Vietnam and Thailand amidst mounting economic fears. Stay informed about the latest economic developments in Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia on Simply Economics!

Sources:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/01/europe-eu-economy-gdp-markets-trade-china/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/01/japan-economy-gdp-tankan/dfc23302-3773-11ef-93fe-36cbc6f6ab36_story.html
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3268637/gold-buying-frenzy-grips-vietnam-and-thailand-economic-fears-mount
https://www.rttnews.com/3457270/european-economic-news-preview-germany-inflation-data-due.aspx

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) Europe’s Vulnerable Economy
(00:04:06) Japan revises economic growth in 1Q downward, as latest data show sluggish demand and rising prices
(00:07:21) Gold buying frenzy grips Vietnam and Thailand as economic fears mount
(00:09:29) European Economic News Preview: Germany Inflation Data Due