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Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts
An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts

Eurozone economy maintains modest growth in January as business confidence strengthens
Manufacturing production in the eurozone economy returned to growth in January, following a first fall in output for ten months at the end of 2025

U.S. economy hits strongest growth in two years with 4.4 percent GDP surge
Household consumption and AI investments drove Q3 performance to its highest levels since 2023Â

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges
Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billionÂ

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential
The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030

China retains world’s largest online retail market title for 13th consecutive year with $3.39 trillion digital spend
China e-commerce sector emerges as primary economic engine supporting 78 million jobs

U.K. economy rebounds in November with 0.3 percent GDP growth driven by rising car production
British economy defies stagnation warnings with fastest growth since June outpacing forecasts

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing
BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation

U.S. budget deficit hits $145 billion in December, up 67 percent due to record outlays and calendar shifts
Customs revenue reached $27.9 billion while the Supreme Court reviews emergency tariff sanction laws

China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 despite Trump tariffs
China posted monthly trade surpluses of more than $100 billion on seven occasions last year, partly supported by a weaker yuan

Nepal’s economic recovery to continue at a slower pace amid global uncertainty in 2026, says IMF
As the country moves forward, policymakers face the challenge of striking a careful balance between political stability and prudent economic and financial reforms
