The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday has cut its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent, in the fifth straight interest rate cut.

Reserve Bank of India cuts repo rate by 25 bps,  from 5.40 per cent to 5.15 per cent

Italy will cut its target for economic growth next year to around 0.6 per cent, three sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, as the government prepares its 2020 budget to be presented to parliament later this month.

Italy to cut 2020 GDP growth target to around 0.6 per cent: Sources

According to government data from Wednesday, Sri Lanka's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than five years from April to June, as the Easter Sunday bomb attacks that killed over 250 people hit the island nation's fastest-growing tourism sector.

Sri Lanka's second quarter GDP growth slumps to over 5-year low as Easter attacks weigh

Gravitas: How to tackle India's growth slowdown?

Is A Global Economic Growth Slowdown Imminent?

Gravitas: Economic slowdown: The Global picture

The economic growth slowed to a seven-year low to 5 percent in April to June quarter from 8 percent a year ago, as per the government data. Watch this video to know more.

Domestic factors behind slowdown in Indian economy; Here are the details

The Indian economy in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 witnessed a modest growth of 5.8%. Watch this video to know more.

Indian economy is in grip of a severe slowdown; All you need to know

Greece on Friday sought permission from the eurozone to repay loans to the IMF before their maturity date, a move Athens hopes will rebuild international trust in its economy.

Greece seeks early IMF debt repayment to build trust

Former President Pranab Mukherjee said here on Thursday that Gross Happiness is no less important than Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and its basic foundation is education.

Gross Happiness is also important along with GDP: Pranab Mukherjee

Slowdown hits the world's largest economy. U.S GDP Growth falls to 2% Estimated was 2.1%

WION Wallet: U.S GDP Growth falls to 2% Estimated was 2.1%

India's GDP growth slowed down to 5 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year FY20 indicating that that slowdown in the Indian economy persists. The GDP growth fell from 5.

India's GDP growth falls to 5 per cent in April-June 2019

Singapore's core inflation eased to its slowest pace in more than three years in July, data showed on Friday, prompting authorities to downgrade their full-year forecast amid firming bets for monetary policy easing.

Singapore cuts 2019 core inflation forecast as prices hit a 3-year low

The RBI on August 7, 2019, reduced the repo rate by 35 bps from 5.75 per cent to 5.40 per cent. This is the fourth consecutive cut in a row this year. It also tempered the GDP growth estimates to 6.

Are the rate cuts enough to boost growth?

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday proposed a 2,528.8 trillion rupiah ($177.56 billion) budget to parliament for 2020, focusing spending on human resources, which was central in his re-election campaign.

Indonesia president proposes $178 billion budget for 2020 with focus on education

Famed for valuing Gross National Happiness over economic growth, Bhutan is a poster child for sustainable development. But booming car sales may impact efforts to preserve its rare status as a carbon-negative country and an increase in traffic is testing the good humour of its citizens.

Car boom brings gridlock misery to 'green and happy' Bhutan

Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a "precarious" 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

International Monetary Fund downgrades world growth, warns of 'precarious' 2020

IIF report says that China's debt-to-GDP ratio has crossed 300%. China's addiction to debt reaches new highs. Beijing is staring at a debt crisis. An IIF report pegs China's debt-to-GDP ration above 300%. The state-run firms are struggling under high corporate debt. The banks could face an NPA crisis. But still, Xi Jinping is encouraging more lending. Palki takes a look at China's soaring debt problem.

Gravitas: Is China staring at a debt crisis?

India's consumer goods industry is losing steam as spending in the country's rural heartland cools and small manufacturers lose competitive advantages in a slowing economy, market research firm Nielsen said on Thursday.

India's consumer goods growth slows as rural demand cools: Report

Know how this Budget 2019-20 will affect your life. What Will Become Costlier & Cheaper Now. Watch this video to know more.

Budget 2019-20: What Will Become Costlier & Cheaper Now

The Economic Survey 2018-19 was presented in the Parliament, as is the practice, a day before the Union Budget. The survey points out that amid weak global growth during the last five years, India took a few giant strides forward becoming the sixth largest economy as well as the fastest growing major economy in the world.

Don’t underestimate global economic impact on India’s GDP

Jagan Mohan Reddy to take part in NITI Aayog meet. Jagan to raise special status demand for A.P. Special status for a state is a contentious issue. Basically 30% GDP goes to special category states. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Jagan Demands 'Special Status For Andhra Pradesh'

Pakistan's Finance Ministry expects economic growth in the financial year ending in June to hit 3.3%, well below a target of 6.2% set last year, with key sectors all performing worse than expected, according to a planning document seen by Reuters.

Pakistan sees 2019 GDP growth at 3.3%, sharply below target

In this segment of India Watch, We speaks to Dr. Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu, Professor at NY University & Mr. Lord Meghnad Desai, Author & Professor Emeritus at LSE.

India Watch: Decodes GDP Growth Rate Slump With Some Experts

GDP growth fell to 5.8% in March quatrer. Annual GDP growth has dropped to 6.8% from 7.2%. Experts said that consumption rates has slowed down in India. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Unemployment At A 45-Year High

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Reserve Bank of India cuts repo rate by 25 bps, from 5.40 per cent to 5.15 per cent