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Why India's middle-class spending is taking a hit
India’s economic growth has long relied on domestic consumption, with private final consumption expenditure making up over 60% of GDP. However, recent data suggests a slowdown in spending, particularly among middle-class consumers, who...
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Nigeria GDP Grows At Fastest Pace In 3 Years
Nigeria's economy experienced a notable upturn in the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving a 3.84% year-on-year GDP growth—the fastest in three years. This surge was predominantly driven by the services sector, which expanded by 5.37%...
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UK defence spending to hit 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Ahead of the Washington visit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to increase the UK’s defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a long-term goal of reaching 3% in the next parliament. The UK currently spends 2.3% of GDP...
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EU Spends More On Russian Energy Than Aiding Ukraine, Report Reveals | Watch
A new report has revealed that the European Union spent $23 billion on Russian fossil fuels in 2024, surpassing the $19.6 billion allocated as financial aid to Ukraine. The findings, released on the third anniversary of Russia’s...
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Poland's president vows to spend 4.7% of GDP on defence this year
Poland already spends more of its GDP on defence than any other NATO country, followed by Estonia and the US.
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Urban Wages And Spending Are Slumping in India
SBI forecasted India's GDP growth at 6.3 pc, lower than RBIs projection of 6.6 pc for FY25 in its latest report. Watch for more details!
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EU military spending surges as uncertain geopolitical future drives investment
Largely fuelled by the war in Ukraine, EU member states' military spending peaked at €279 billion in 2023, with 2024 expected to hit €326 billion.
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Is the government telling the truth about Canada's debt? | About That
The federal government is defending the fact that it overshot last fiscal year's deficit target by roughly $20 billion by suggesting our economy is the envy of the G7. Andrew Chang explains why that argument is misleading, and what $1.2...
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Maharashtra Election: High Stakes For India's Richest State
Maharashtra, contributing over 10% of India’s GDP, is India’s top economic driver due largely to Mumbai, the country's commercial capital. However, despite the city's prosperity, the state’s economic health is under pressure.
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India’s ‘Cloudy’ GDP Forecast
India could face a significant economic setback due to climate change. The impacts span across sectors, from declining labour productivity due to extreme heat to increased flooding risks and energy demands. This stark warning by the Asian
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These EU countries have the highest tax-to-GDP ratio
Tax-to-GDP ratio has seen a slight decline across the EU in 2023. However, trends varied significantly amongst different countries.
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Healey says UK ‘already makes huge contribution’ to Nato
John Healey has said the UK already “makes a huge contribution to Nato”, amid speculation that the alliance will push for allies to commit to increase defence spending. The Defence Secretary pointed to the UK’s nuclear deterrent, and...
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Government 'determined' to 'retake control' of UK borders, says PM
The Prime Minister has insisted he is “determined that we will retake control” of the UK’s borders, during a visit to Albania. Speaking to broadcasters in the Balkan country, Sir Keir Starmer said: “It is totally unacceptable that...
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White House downplays signs of economic turmoil after report of shrinking GDP
The White House is casting blame on the Biden administration for slowed economic growth as it pushes a positive economic image. (Scripps News)
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US GDP slips 0.3 percent amid Trump tariff disruptions
With imports dropping over 5% and consumer spending declining, e)xperts speculate that President Trump's tariffs may be slowing economic growth. (Scripps News)
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'Liberation Day' Not a Clearing Event: Morgan Stanley's Wilson
Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, sees the possibility of reciprocal tariffs due this week from President Donald Trump pushing the S&P 500 below 5,500 in the short term, but is "not willing to throw in the towel...
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ECB Still Likely to Cut in April Despite Tariffs: Stehn
Goldman Sachs Chief European Economist Jari Stehn discusses the potential implication for gross domestic product and worldwide economies should US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs come into effect on April 2. Speaking on...
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Fed Atlanta GDP Forecast Sends a Warning
Anna Edwards, Kriti Gupta, Guy Johnson, and Ven Ram break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
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Truth Be Told: Trump didn't inherit 'economic catastrophe'
During is address to Congress this week, President Trump said he inherited an "economic catastrophe" from the Biden administration. Were his remarks true? (Scripps News)
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PM says security and defence of UK, Europe and Ukraine in the upper mind of the world
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says security and defence of UK, Europe and Ukraine is in the upper mind of the world during a visit to a company in north-west England as the Government sends the first tranche of money from the £2.26...
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UK will not ‘pull up drawbridge’ to foreign firms to spend defence cash – Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she wants to use the recently announced boost to defence spending to support UK businesses but will not “pull up the drawbridge” to foreign manufacturers. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to...
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US Economy: Jobless Claims Jump to 242,000, 4Q GDP 2.3%
Applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest level this year, increasing by 22,000 to 242,000 last week, while gross domestic product increased at an unrevised 2.3% annualized pace in the fourth quarter. Michael McKee...
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Surprise UK Growth Gives Labour Government Respite
Britain registered unexpected growth at the end of 2024, a reprieve for the Labour government after a woeful run of economic indicators. Gross domestic product rose 0.1% in the fourth quarter, an acceleration from the flat performance in...
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US Economy: 4Q GDP Grows at 2.3%, Jobless Claims Fall
The US economy expanded at a solid pace in the fourth quarter with gross domestic product increasing an annualized 2.3%. Applications for US unemployment benefits declined by 16,000 to 207,000 last week, while continuing claims fell from...