Business & Economy: China's increasing reliance on foreign demand is a critical weakness that was concealed by the country's stronger-than-expected March-quarter growth.

Is China's economy exposed to tariff hit?

The American Capital Market Company Fitch ratings has cut India's GDP growth projection for the financial year 26 by 10 basis points to 6.4 percent. Citing rising global trade tensions... Particularly new tariffs from the US. The revised estimate comes weeks after Fitch's optimistic March forecast...

India’s FY26 GDP cut to 6.4% by Fitch Ratings

The U.S. is facing fresh economic headwinds as foreign tourism pulls back sharply. International arrivals by air dropped nearly 10% in March compared to a year earlier, according to the International Trade Administration. Goldman Sachs estimates that, in a worst-case scenario, the combined impact of reduced travel and global boycotts of U.S. products could shave off 0.3% from GDP — amounting to nearly $90 billion in lost economic output in 2025. Watch in for more details!

Goldman Sachs: US risks $90 billion GDP hit in 2025

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 are being more cautious with their purchases.

Why India's middle-class spending is taking a hit

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% during the same period.

Nigeria GDP Grows At Fastest Pace In 3 Years

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 on defence, and this move marks the largest sustained military budget increase since the Cold War. Starmer outlined that the rise will be funded by reducing overseas development aid from 0.5 to 0.3 percent of GDP, a decision that signals a shift in government priorities toward military modernization and nato commitments.

UK defence spending to hit 2.5% of GDP by 2027

India's GDP is projected to grow at -% in FY -, driven by strong economic fundamentals, fiscal consolidation, and stable private consumption, per the Economic Survey.

India’s GDP projected to 6.3-6.8 pc growth in FY26: Economic Survey

Latin America and the Caribbean, despite representing just 8% of the world’s population, account for nearly one-third of global homicides. Today, we explore the toll crime takes on Latin America and the strategies that could break this vicious cycle. Take a look…

Crime Costs Latin America 3.4% of GDP Annually: Report

Latin America and the Caribbean, despite representing just 8% of the world’s population, account for nearly one-third of global homicides. Today, we explore the toll crime takes on Latin America and the strategies that could break this vicious cycle. Take a look…



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!

Urban Wages And Spending Are Slumping in India

India's GDP growth has disappointed expectations, with the economy growing by just 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forecast of 7 per cent.

India's GDP growth slips to 5.4% in Q2, experts revise FY25 projections

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.

Maharashtra Election: High Stakes For India's Richest State

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 development bank highlights the economic toll of climate inaction.

India’s ‘Cloudy’ GDP Forecast

The S&P global ratings gave a thumbs-up to Turkiye's economy. The ratings agency raised Turkiye's credit rating for the second time this year. S&P cited strong forex reserve building, disinflation, and a reduction in the current account deficit for is upgrade.

S&P Gives a Thumbs-Up to Turkiye's Economy

A Russian court has fined Google 2 decillion Russian rubles ($2.5 decillion) for refusing to reinstate more than a dozen pro-Kremlin accounts on Google’s subsidiary YouTube. Watch this report for more details!

Russian Court Imposes $2.5 Decillion Fine on Google, Surpassing Global GDP

The search engine giant Google has been slapped with a fine of $2.5 decillion – an amount which involves 36 zeroes – by a Russian court for allegedly blocking pro-Kremlin propaganda on its video streaming platform YouTube.

Russia imposes a monstrous fine on Google exceeding total global GDP

Bangladesh GDP growth for the April to June quarter has declined to 3.91%, nearly half of last year's 6.88% growth in the same quarter. This significant drop is attributed to weaker industrial production which grew by only 3.98% compared to 10.16% in the previous year. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh GDP Growth Slows To 3.91% Amid Industrial Decline

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 21 said India is poised to continue its growth trajectory and is likely to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027.

India likely to be world's 3rd-largest economy by 2027: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Negotiations between Boeing and the international association of machinists and aerospace workers have stalled, leaving over 32,000 workers on strike since September 13. The union's demands include a significant 40% pay raise and the restoration of a defined-benefit pension that was eliminated a decade ago.

Boeing Strike Costs U.S. $1 Billion Of GDP In Just Two Weeks | World Business Watch

India has emerged as the world's growth engine. As slowdown sweeps through the major economies, India's rise comes as an exception. But how sustainable is this growth?

Tracking India's Economic Affluence

Russia's economic growth has defied IMF estimates. The country grew by 4.4% in 2024. This despite multiple sanctions imposed by U.S. & allies. But what's really driving the Russian economy? Take a look at this report for more...

Russia's GDP Soars Amid Rising Defence Spending

Russia’s economy has defied expectations, growing by 4.4 percent in the first seven months of 2023 despite facing multiple western sanctions. This is significantly higher than the 3.2 percent growth forecasted by the IMF.

UK government is grappling with a significant budget deficit...and new data reveals that borrowing has surpassed expectations...putting pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax increases. With the national debt now at 100 percent of GDP.. We’ll break down what this means for you and the economy.

UK government faces $85.4 billion deficit

According to s&p global, India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by the end of this decade. This if its nominal GDP doubles from $3.6 trillion in 2024 to over $7 trillion.

S&P global: India set to become world's 3rd largest economy

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Is China's economy exposed to tariff hit?

India’s FY26 GDP cut to 6.4% by Fitch Ratings

Goldman Sachs: US risks $90 billion GDP hit in 2025

Why India's middle-class spending is taking a hit

Nigeria GDP Grows At Fastest Pace In 3 Years

UK defence spending to hit 2.5% of GDP by 2027

India’s GDP projected to 6.3-6.8 pc growth in FY26: Economic Survey

Crime Costs Latin America 3.4% of GDP Annually: Report

Crime Costs Latin America 3.4% of GDP Annually: Report

Urban Wages And Spending Are Slumping in India

India's GDP growth slips to 5.4% in Q2, experts revise FY25 projections

Maharashtra Election: High Stakes For India's Richest State

India’s ‘Cloudy’ GDP Forecast

S&P Gives a Thumbs-Up to Turkiye's Economy

Russian Court Imposes $2.5 Decillion Fine on Google, Surpassing Global GDP

Russia imposes a monstrous fine on Google exceeding total global GDP

Bangladesh GDP Growth Slows To 3.91% Amid Industrial Decline

India likely to be world's 3rd-largest economy by 2027: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Boeing Strike Costs U.S. $1 Billion Of GDP In Just Two Weeks | World Business Watch

Tracking India's Economic Affluence

Russia's GDP Soars Amid Rising Defence Spending

Russia's GDP Soars Amid Rising Defence Spending

UK government faces $85.4 billion deficit

S&P global: India set to become world's 3rd largest economy