28 stories tagged #GDP

  1. UK Borrowing Surges Past Forecasts as Debt Interest Costs Spike
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    UK Borrowing Surges Past Forecasts as Debt Interest Costs Spike

    UK government borrowing hit £23.3 billion in May, exceeding forecasts by £5.6 billion. Rising debt interest and Middle East energy costs are straining public finances and complicating Bank of England policy.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Japan's Q1 GDP Revised Down to 1.8% Annualized as Business Investment Contracts
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    Japan's Q1 GDP Revised Down to 1.8% Annualized as Business Investment Contracts

    Japan's economy grew at an annualized 1.8% in Q1 2026, missing the preliminary 2.1% estimate as business investment fell 0.7%, signaling caution among firms.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Think Tank Resists Canada Recession Label Despite Technical Data
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    Think Tank Resists Canada Recession Label Despite Technical Data

    Canada's economy shrank for two quarters. The C.D. Howe Institute says it's not a recession yet.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Canada's AI Strategy Targets 250,000 Jobs and 3% GDP Boost by 2031
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    Canada's AI Strategy Targets 250,000 Jobs and 3% GDP Boost by 2031

    Canada unveils a $360M tech fund and plans to add 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3%, and tighten consumer privacy in a sweeping AI initiative.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Bank of Canada and Economists Resist Official Recession Label Despite GDP Decline
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    Bank of Canada and Economists Resist Official Recession Label Despite GDP Decline

    Canada's GDP shows two quarters of decline, but the central bank and many economists urge caution, citing a broader economic picture.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Fed's Key Inflation Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2023
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    Fed's Key Inflation Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2023

    The PCE price index climbed 3.8% year-over-year in April, signaling persistent price pressures despite earlier rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. China Cuts Key Interest Rate to Record Low in Bid to Revive Economy
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    China Cuts Key Interest Rate to Record Low in Bid to Revive Economy

    PBOC lowers one-year Loan Prime Rate to 3.0%, a historic low, as Beijing ramps up efforts to counter economic slowdown.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. U.S. Consumer Sentiment Crashes to Historic Low of 44.8
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    U.S. Consumer Sentiment Crashes to Historic Low of 44.8

    University of Michigan index hits all-time low since 1952, fueled by gas prices and tariff fears.

    last mo. 1 min read