Economic growth

Economists lower Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5% from 3.6%: MAS survey

The Singapore economy expanded by 6 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly exceeding the survey’s median forecast of 5.8 per cent in the previous survey.

South Africa's Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to lawmakers in parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand

People rest as they wait in a queue in the early morning to obtain a vulnerability certificate to regularise their migration status, at the town hall of Almeria, Spain, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

IMF cuts euro-zone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risks

Euro-zone growth is now forecast at 0.9 per cent this year, down from an April forecast of 1.1 per cent.

Economists see slower Singapore growth in 2026, faster inflation: Survey

Gross domestic product will expand 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the results, down from 4.5 per cent in the previous survey in March.

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

The vote is the latest example of right-wing parties tapping into anxiety over immigration, housing and public services.

South Korea’s Lee marks first year with vow to find new growth engines

epa13019499 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech during a ceremony marking the country's 71st Memorial Day to commemorate veterans and independence activists at the National Cemetery in Seoul, South Korea, 06 June 2026. EPA/KIM HONG-JI / POOL

Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy

People walk at the foot of skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Centre, also known as Moskva-City, in Moscow, Russia, October 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

Chile's president Jose Antonio Kast delivers his first annual speech to the nation, at the Congress, in Valparaiso, Chile, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda

FILE PHOTO: Colombian lawyer and right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella attends a campaign event in Bogota, Colombia, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Nathalia Angarita/File Photo

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