GDP

EU’s economy grows 1.6 percent in 2025 as unemployment holds at 5.9 percent

Lithuania recorded the highest increase compared to the previous quarter at 1.7 percent, followed by Spain and Portugal

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

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 2023 

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

U.S. trade deficit plummets 39 percent to below $30 billion as Trump tariffs curb imports

A smaller trade deficit acts as a tailwind for GDP, redirecting expenditures to U.S.-made goods 

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns 

Sri Lanka secures $347 million IMF deal as part of $3 billion economic recovery program

The deal supports ongoing reforms and debt restructuring essential for long-term economic stability

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments 

Thailand’s economy grows 2.8 percent in Q2 2025 amid slowing consumption and trade risks

Thailand's exports remained a key driver, expanding 15 percent, supported by front-loaded shipments ahead of the expiry of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs suspension

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

Transport costs surged 3.2 percent, driven by a 30.2 percent increase in airfares

U.S. deficit to rise nearly $1 trillion above previous projections, budget watchdog warns

Net interest payments on the national debt are projected to total $14 trillion from 2026 to 2035

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent 

RBA cited weaker public demand as key factor in lowering annual economic outlook for 2025 

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

Economists suggest limited easing opportunities as U.S. tariffs impact India's export landscape

U.K.’s GDP falls 0.3 percent in April 2025, biggest monthly drop since October 2023

There was a monthly decrease of 63.5 percent in U.K. residential transactions in April 2025, compared with March 2025

Strong Q1 growth reduces urgency for rate cuts in China

Benchmark loan rates unchanged as country faces trade challenges

EU employment grows 0.2 percent in Q4 2024 as economy steadily expands

Romania, Spain, Greece and Portugal recorded the highest employment growth compared with the previous quarter

China aims for 5 percent growth in 2025 amid challenges from Trump tariffs

The government plans to issue $179 billion in special treasury bonds this year to finance its stimulus effort

South Korea’s GDP per capita outpaces Japan and Taiwan in 2024, surpasses $36,000

The country's per capita GDP has been calculated based on a nominal growth rate of 5.9 percent

GDP remains steady in Eurozone, up by 0.1 percent in EU

Germany and France, the two largest economies within the bloc, have reported unexpected contractions

China’s economy to grow 5 percent in 2024, contributing 30 percent to global expansion

Foreign exchange reserves remain steadily above $3.2 trillion 

Japan’s economic growth surpasses estimates: 1.2 percent GDP revision and implications for interest rate hikes

Japan's economy grew faster than expected in July-September, driven by higher capital investment and exports 

U.S. current account deficit soars to $266.8 billion, reaching two-year high due to import surge

This deficit reached 3.7 percent of GDP, the highest since Q2 2022, up from 3.4 percent in Q1

GDP grows by 0.2 percent in Euro area and EU in Q2 2024, reports Eurostat

This follows a GDP increase of 0.3 percent in both regions during the Q1 2024