Fiscal watchdog warns against big Budget spending (and warns EU rules are too easy on Ireland)
IRELAND WOULD BE better off creating its own fiscal rules to rein in spending instead of relying on…
Three economic storms squeeze Thai SMEs and consumers
Second storm puts SMEs under a double squeeze The second storm is a broad rise in production costs,…
Why we still use GDP to measure economic growth
When it comes to measuring whether an economy is growing, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is basically the gold…
The Week Ahead | The Star
All eyes on 2Q GDP data THE spotlight this week will be on Bank Negara Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q26)…
EU’s GDP valued at €18.8 trillion in 2025 – News articles
The EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) was valued at €18.8 trillion in 2025. Germany had the largest economy…
Indonesia’s GDP growth slows to 5.3% in Q2; economist doubts linger
Economy Government’s upbeat full-year forecast requires ‘significant game changer’ Shoppers buy groceries at a market in Bali, Indonesia,…
IMF Report: AI Could Boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP by 4% if Infrastructure Barriers Are Overcome
Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 4 per cent over the…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
MARC Ratings raises Malaysia’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 5.1%
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) has upgraded Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 5.1…
A Smaller Labor Force Means a Smaller Economy
In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that…
China’s economy likely slowed down in Q2: Survey
China’s economic growth is predicted to have slowed down in the second quarter of the year, according to…
Gao Shanwen, economist who questioned China’s GDP data, dies
Obituaries Former central bank adviser’s blunt remarks on world’s No. 2 economy drew scrutiny Gao Shanwen, an outspoken…