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World Bank keeps China GDP growth forecast at 4.4 percent for 2026 as AI investment supports economy

World Bank keeps China GDP growth forecast at 4.4 percent for 2026 as AI investment supports economy

The economy remains resilient despite global energy and external risks

U.S. trade deficit widens to 14-month high of $77.6 billion as AI investment fuels import surge

U.S. trade deficit widens to 14-month high of $77.6 billion as AI investment fuels import surge

Record capital goods imports and strong domestic demand weighed on second-quarter growth

U.K. GDP shrinks 0.1 percent in April as services drive decline, inflation eases to 2.8 percent

U.K. GDP shrinks 0.1 percent in April as services drive decline, inflation eases to 2.8 percent

Mixed signals from inflation and GDP leave policymakers balancing stability and weak momentum

Putin affirms BRICS drives growth as bloc generates 49 percent of global GDP expansion, $1 trillion in trade

Putin affirms BRICS drives growth as bloc generates 49 percent of global GDP expansion, $1 trillion in trade

The member states' share of global trade has more than doubled since inception

Eurozone’s May Composite PMI falls to 48.5 as shrinking demand, inflation signal 0.2 percent Q2 GDP contraction

Eurozone’s May Composite PMI falls to 48.5 as shrinking demand, inflation signal 0.2 percent Q2 GDP contraction

Private sector activity contracts at fastest pace in 18 months

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs

Banking & Finance

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs

Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds

GDP accelerates amid energy shock

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Energy prices spiked 10.9 percent amid SoH blockade fueling stagflation fears

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Central bank keeps policy steady in 6–3 vote as market expected

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens

The Commerce Department reported a step down from the prior 0.7 percent growth figure for the quarter

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

France recorded 0.4 percent annual inflation; Romania registered the highest rate at 8.5 percent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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