Gross Domestic Product Data and Economic Growth News
Selangor defends social unity while driving 2027 growth agenda
The Selangor government stressed that social stability remains essential as the state strengthens its development and welfare agenda for the coming year. At the same time, the state administration ...
Namibia rating affirmed at BB- as Fitch flags fiscal and external pressures
Namibia retains its BB- sovereign rating with a stable outlook as credit strengths in governance and financing flexibility continue to offset weaker public finances. The assessment comes as Fitch ...
IMF flags inflation and financial risks as Vietnam growth stays strong
Vietnam remains one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, with output supported by the global AI-driven technology cycle and strong public and private investment. The International ...
Georgia economy seen staying resilient as IMF urges tighter policy on inflation
Georgia’s economy continues to post strong growth in 2026 even as higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions keep inflation above the central bank’s target. The International Monetary Fund ...
Bank of England rate outlook points to February move as inflation risks persist
Stronger UK growth and elevated inflation are keeping pressure on the Bank of England as policymakers weigh whether last week's rate increase needs to be followed quickly by another move. ...
Eurozone economy outperforms expectations, strengthening case for ECB rate hike
The Eurozone economy expanded more strongly than expected in the third quarter, showing resilience despite higher energy costs and two European Central Bank interest-rate increases. The figures ...
EU greenhouse gas emissions edge lower in second quarter as GDP grows
European Union greenhouse gas emissions ease in the second quarter of 2026 even as the bloc’s economy continues to expand. The decline comes as GDP rises 0.8% from the first quarter, pointing to ...
Philippine economy eyes 5%-6% growth as inflation risks ease
The Philippines is still positioned to post 5%-6% economic growth next year if inflation pressures soften, El Niño risks are contained, and consumer and business confidence improves. Falling fuel ...
Indonesia budget deficit stays on track as January-October gap reaches 1.5% of GDP
Indonesia records a budget deficit of 379.3 trillion rupiah in the first 10 months of 2026, equivalent to 1.47% of gross domestic product. The fiscal gap comes as state revenue rises 24% year on ...
Ghana plans $10 billion spending push to lift growth
Ghana is setting out a higher-spending economic strategy after earlier budgets focused on stabilizing public finances following the country’s 2022 debt default. The four-year plan aims to raise ...
Canada highlights Budget 2026 measures for Southeast Alberta economy and household costs
Federal officials are promoting Budget 2026 in Southeast Alberta as the next stage of Canada’s economic plan amid pressure from global competition, protectionism and fast-changing technologies. ...
IMF approves lower Mexico FCL access as economy shows resilience
Mexico’s economy is strengthening in 2026 as exports stay firm and inflation moves close to the central bank’s target despite lingering price pressures. The International Monetary Fund says ...
Philippines central bank weighs inflation fight against slowing growth
The Philippine economy is contending with persistent price pressures as growth loses momentum, leaving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to calibrate policy between inflation control and recovery ...
Philippines growth slowdown highlights structural constraints on economy
The Philippines' 2.1% growth in the third quarter deepens a broader deceleration from earlier in 2026 and raises concerns about the economy's ability to sustain stronger expansion. The weak ...
Philippines faces affordability, growth risks as weak economy revives lost decade fears
With Philippine households already under pressure from rising prices, concerns are deepening that a period of weak growth could inflict longer-lasting damage on living standards. The debate has ...
UK economy rebounds in third quarter growth
After a slower start to the year, the UK economy is showing renewed momentum with stronger activity in consumer-facing parts of the market. Third-quarter growth of 0.7% reflects a pickup in ...
AARP says Social Security funding gap could narrow if taxable payroll tracks GDP
Long-term pressure on Social Security reflects not only an aging population but also a decades-long decline in taxable payroll as a share of the U.S. economy. New AARP Public Policy Institute ...
Jamaica economy recovery faces inflation and debt challenges after IMF review
Jamaica is gradually recovering from the impact of Hurricane Melissa as reconstruction and a tourism rebound support growth, but inflation and external risks continue to cloud the outlook. The ...
Philippines to review 2026, 2027 economic targets after weak growth
The Philippine government is set to reassess its macroeconomic targets for 2026 and 2027 after third-quarter growth falls short of expectations. The planned review covers GDP growth, inflation and ...
Philippines growth outlook cut as BMI lowers GDP forecast after Q3 slowdown
The Philippines faces a steeper challenge in meeting its economic growth goals as inflation weakens consumer purchasing power and slows household spending. BMI now expects gross domestic product ...
Bangladesh advances GDP rebasing and forensic audit as statistics overhaul moves ahead
Bangladesh is moving to strengthen the credibility of its economic data through a draft forensic audit of gross domestic product and a new rebasing exercise using FY26 as the base year. The effort ...
