What fruits have ripened in theworld economy Over the summer? Only the bittersweet effects of the renewed surge in commodity prices caused by the two wars (Iran-US and Russia-Ukraine) and the resulting resurgence of inflation that seemed destined to die down? Or is there some harvest promoting prosperity? Why does the global economy continue to grow despite headwinds? Is it simply adaptability or resilience, or are there specific driving factors? What are the reasons for the continued rise in interest rates? Why have the currencies of Japan and South Korea strengthened? Why have the jitters in the bond markets so far failed to spread to the equity markets?
These are the main questions answered by the Economy hands September 2026, the first after the August break. The Economic Hands are a monthly column analyzing the economic situation, with an inevitable and curious focus on the structural changes that determine that same situation and are influenced by it. Born well over a third of a century ago, they are edited by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca Paolazzi and are published on FIRST onlineThe September 2026 edition will be available on the website starting tomorrow.
