1/ The World Trade Organization warned that the outlook for global trade next year has “darkened considerably” with “multiple shocks” – from higher energy and food prices to rising interest rates – curbing import demand. World trade is now expected grow 1.0% in 2023, compared with a previous forecast of 3.4%. (Bloomberg / Wall Street Journal / Reuters)
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2022/10/05/day-624/