Thailand weighs three war scenarios as GDP and inflation risks rise
Scenario 1: Conflict ends in first half of 2026 In the most optimistic scenario, negotiations between the opposing…
Bank of Japan set to hold rates steady, with Iran war a factor
The Bank of Japan heads into its two-day policy meeting next week with the prospects for a rate…
ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation
As the European Central Bank (ECB) enters its pre-meeting quiet period before the interest rate decision next Thursday,…
Monthly Executive Briefing: It’s still hard to bet against the US economy
Our new US Monthly Executive Briefing separates signals from noise—addressing what’s changed each month, but within a semi…
Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Europe dominates global wealth rankings, but what it actually means to be a “rich country” depends heavily on…
Which European countries will be the richest by 2030?
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China beats expectations with 5% growth in first GDP release since Iran war
China’s economy grew 5 per cent year on year in the first quarter, beating market expectations despite the…
EU’s largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
In terms of GDP per capita, even the poorest US state outranked the top five European economies in…
Exclusive | Andrew Tilton on China’s growth prospects, economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term…
China’s GDP growth likely accelerated in Q1 despite Iran shock: survey
Economy Full-year performance still expected to slow as property and other pressures weigh Workers ride scooters in an urban…
Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025?
In 2025, the EU’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.5%. This was higher than the 1.1%…
Ray Dalio sees a pattern that shows China killing America’s economy. This 2,000-year chart explains why
The United States emerged from World War II as the undisputed economic superpower, accounting for nearly a third…