Economy

U.N. warns global economy will stay in “low gear,” with growth stuck below pre-pandemic pace

U.N. forecasts global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2026, citing high debt, weak investment and trade tensions, while uneven AI gains deepen divides.

#globaleconomy, #ungrowth, #debt, #trade, #ai

U.S. GDP Surges 4.3% in Q3 as Shutdown Distorts Data and Inflation Reaccelerates

A shutdown-delayed GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in Q3 2025, while inflation and profits jumped—complicating the Fed’s path.

#gdp, #federalreserve, #inflation, #shutdown, #economy

EU carbon border levy enters ‘definitive’ phase in 2026, with first payments due in 2027

Europe’s CBAM shifts from reporting to legal liabilities on Jan. 1, 2026, tying import costs to EU carbon prices—though payments start in 2027.

#eu, #carbonpricing, #trade, #steel, #climatepolicy

Japan’s Monetary Base Shrinks for First Time Since 2007 as BOJ Unwinds Stimulus

Bank of Japan says monetary base fell 4.9% in 2025, first drop in 18 years, signaling a cautious retreat from ultra-easy policy.

#japan, #boj, #interestrates, #inflation, #bonds

Senegal Nears New IMF Deal After Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt and Triggers Funding Freeze

Senegal says it is close to a new IMF program after audits revealed unreported obligations that lifted debt to about 132% of GDP and froze funding.

#senegal, #imf, #debt, #africa, #eurobonds

ECB Holds Rates at 2% and Signals Its Yearlong Cutting Cycle Is Likely Over

The ECB kept rates unchanged and said policy is now “in a good place,” with inflation nearing 2% but wage-driven services prices still a concern.

#ecb, #interestrates, #eurozone, #inflation, #lagarde

South Korea Hits Inflation Target, but Rate Cuts Look Unlikely as Won and Housing Risks Loom

Inflation eased to 2.1% in 2025, near the Bank of Korea’s target, but a weak won, high household debt and rising home prices keep policymakers cautious.

#southkorea, #inflation, #interestrates, #bankofkorea, #housing

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Debt-Servicing Costs Surge

Tokyo’s fiscal 2026 budget boosts defense and social security while debt-service costs top ¥30 trillion as higher rates squeeze finances.

#japan, #budget, #debt, #defense, #interestrates

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Rising Rates Push Debt Costs Past ¥30 Trillion

Tokyo’s draft FY2026 budget boosts defense and social security, but surging interest costs lift debt service above ¥30 trillion, tightening fiscal room.

#japan, #budget, #debt, #interestrates, #defense

China Faces Economic Stagnation Amid Property Crisis and Global Trade Tensions

China's economy stagnates in Nov 2025 as property crisis deepens and trade tensions rise, hinting at needed structural reforms.

#china, #economy, #propertycrisis, #globaltrade, #reforms

OECD Forecasts Modest Global GDP Slowdown with Highlighted Risks and Regional Insights

OECD's Economic Outlook predicts slowing global GDP growth while highlighting risks and regional economic trends for 2025-2027.

#oecd, #globalgrowth, #economy, #economicoutlook

Federal Reserve Resumes Treasury Bill Purchases to Manage Market Liquidity

Fed begins $40B Treasury bill purchases from Dec 12 to maintain market liquidity and control interest rates, following recent monetary policy decisions.

#federalreserve, #monetarypolicy, #treasurybills, #interestrates