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Power drought tips Ukraine’s economy into worst crisis since war’s first year

FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo

US GDP rose at slower-than-forecast 1.4% pace last quarter

The weak quarterly results were below all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists.

Milan's economy expected to expand more rapidly in 2026 thanks to Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Preview - Milan, Italy - February 4, 2026 A person with an umbrella outside the Duomo di Milano REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025

The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.

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Singapore may not top its 2025 GDP surge, but can still defy blow from US tariffs in 2026

Most analysts believe Singapore can achieve enough economic growth in 2026 to keep unemployment low and wages up.

Singapore manufacturing surge powers 2025 growth to highest since 2021 amid AI boom

The economy grew 5.7 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025, up sharply from 4.3 per cent in the third quarter.

S’pore economy grew 4.8% in 2025, strategy must be refreshed to stay competitive: PM Wong

Singapore must “rethink, reset and refresh” its economic strategies, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.

Pope Leo decries leaders who invoke religion for violence and nationalism

Pope Leo XIV holds a general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

China’s Xi warns officials against chasing ‘reckless’ GDP expansion

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to pay close attention to the recent slump in capital investment but asked them to deal with it calmly.

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