The forecast for 2025 is broadly unchanged from that in the October 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO), primarily on account of an upward revision in the United States offsetting downward revisions in ...

In the words of the editorialists, “China’s economy remains in the doldrums,” and “In hopes of pulling the country out of this hold, Chinese leaders are stepping on the gas for exports.” ...

China’s economy grew 5% in 2024, driven by stimulus measures, strong exports, and high-tech investment, despite challenges like weak domestic demand and demographic pressures. Structural reforms and ...

The U.S. economy is humming — at least on paper. The gross domestic product is consistently on the rise. Job growth finished 2024 on a strong note, beating expectations. And inflation is easing ...

STRONGER ECONOMY. High-rise buildings as seen from Torre de Manila on Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2025). Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and the International Monetary Fund are optimistic that the Philippine ...

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Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...

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China’s economy grew more than expected in the last three months of 2024, official data showed on Friday, as it awaits the likely imposition of fresh tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump ...

Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, described the world’s No. 2 economy as being in a recession, if not a depression. Bessent, in further bearish ...

The figures suggest that even as many Americans are struggling with higher prices and elevated interest rates, a low unemployment rate and rising wages are encouraging millions of consumers to spend, ...

the program also plans to invest in other major ports, including Oro Bay, Daru, Lae, and Kavieng. This initiative highlights Australia’s commitment to supporting PNG’s infrastructure and boosting its ...