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%…
Australia’s economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years
Australia’s economy was growing at an annual rate of 2.6 per cent in the December quarter, up from…
China’s pivot from GDP obsession sparks cadre confusion, testing local governance
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is…
Inflation in January slightly hotter than expected, keeping RBA rate hike on table
Inflation remained well above the Reserve Bank’s target band last month, keeping pressure on the central bank to…
The economy grew last year. Why aren’t jobs catching up?
Consumer spending is soldiering on. Business investment continues to grow. And the economy’s expanding, albeit at a slower…
UK Startups Rely on AI and Freelancers as Hiring Costs Rise
British entrepreneurship appears to be on the rise, with tens of thousands of new businesses popping up. The…
The AI Boom Is Real, And Taiwan Is Cashing The Checks
Taiwan raised its 2026 economic growth outlook as the island continues to benefit from booming AI-driven exports. Taiwan’s…
IMF sees progress in Türkiye’s disinflation program, steady growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday that Türkiye’s efforts to curb inflation are yielding results, while economic…
Top analyst warns the economy is figuring out how to grow without creating new jobs, leaving a major vulnerability
Last summer, Bank of America Research predicted a “sea change” in the economy as companies showed increasing signs…
China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear
China’s consumer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in January – although at a slower pace –…
Bullock says government spending not sole factor pushing inflation higher as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
Trump Affordability Crisis: Bessent ‘Kill-Line’ Query Goes Viral in China
I’m Jacob Gu , a China news reporter in Houston. Today we’re looking at narratives about the US…