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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Boosting oil production could ramp up Canada’s GDP and jobs, study suggests

A new study indicates that Canada could significantly increase its GDP and create thousands of jobs by expanding oil pipeline infrastructure.

Mar 20 • 19:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘It has a lot to give to the country’: Sheinbaum and banks agree to increase credit to 45% of GDP

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Association of Banks of Mexico have agreed to raise bank financing from 38% to 45% of GDP to stimulate national development.

Mar 20 • 02:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Household consumption is the main engine of growth in Spain, but due to the increase in population and employment

Household consumption has been the primary driver of growth in Spain's economy recently, largely due to an increase in population and employment rather than increased individual spending capacity.

Mar 20 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Preliminary GDP' of the Central Bank shows 0.8% growth in January, the largest monthly expansion in a year

The Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index reported a 0.8% increase in January, marking the highest monthly growth in a year.

Mar 16 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank's Economic Activity Index rises 0.80% in January

The Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBR-Br) recorded a 0.80% increase in January compared to the previous month, falling slightly short of expectations.

Mar 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Empty stores, a damage to GDP and citizens

The article discusses the increase in store closures in urban areas of Italy, highlighting the economic and social implications.

Mar 16 • 04:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Industry and services boost Amazonas' GDP in 2025

The GDP of Amazonas experienced a significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, showing a real increase of 4.41% for the entire year due to industrial and service sector advancements.

Mar 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prolonged war in the Middle East could raise GDP and inflation, estimates government

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance estimates that a prolonged war in the Middle East could increase Brazil's GDP by 0.36% and inflation by 0.58 percentage points by 2026.

Mar 13 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

China: Remarkable performance highlights the resilience of the economy

Despite complex internal and external challenges, China's economy has achieved a 5% annual GDP increase in 2025, surpassing 140 trillion yuan for the first time.

Mar 13 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Fitch: With oil at $100, global GDP will be hit by 0.4%

Fitch Ratings predicts that a sustained increase in oil prices to $100 per barrel could result in a significant decrease of 0.4% in global GDP within a year.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fiep study points to GDP decline and risk of unemployment with the end of the 6x1 shift

A study by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná warns that reducing Brazil's workweek could negatively impact GDP and increase unemployment.

Mar 10 • 21:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's per capita national income reached $36,855... due to a weak won, the increase was limited to 0.3%

South Korea's per capita national income rose to $36,855 in 2023, reflecting a weak currency that capped growth at 0.3%.

Mar 9 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Minimum wage will have a real increase of 2.3% in 2027 after GDP rise in 2025

Brazil's minimum wage is set to increase by 2.3% in 2027 based on the economy's growth in 2025, exceeding inflation expectations.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Union Wants to Restart European Industry; New Rules Could Endanger Dukovany

The European Commission's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act aims to increase the share of industry in the EU's GDP by 2035, but it faces criticism over its potential impact on strategic projects like the Dukovany nuclear plant.

Mar 7 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ELSTAT: The Greek economy grew by 2.1% in 2025 – 2.4% increase in GDP in the fourth quarter

The Greek economy experienced a growth of 2.1% in 2025, according to preliminary data from ELSTAT.

Mar 6 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima begins its task to enshrine the commitment to invest at least 5% of GDP in national defense in law

Latvia's Saeima is reviewing amendments to the National Defense Funding Law to increase defense spending commitments in light of the changing security landscape due to the Ukraine conflict.

Mar 5 • 07:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

China's Defense Budget Increases by 7.0% to 1.9 Trillion Yen: Attention on High Growth Rate

China's defense budget for 2026 is set to increase by 7.0%, totaling approximately 43 trillion yen, amid a slowdown in national GDP growth.

Mar 5 • 00:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless

Unemployment in the UK is projected to rise to 5.3% this year, with a concerning increase in youth unemployment, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Mar 3 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance says interest rate had 'relevant impact' on GDP and projects 2.3% growth in 2026

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance indicates that high-interest rates have significantly slowed GDP growth, projecting a modest increase of 2.3% in 2026.

Mar 3 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil's GDP closes 2025 with a 2.3% increase

Brazil's economy grew by 2.3% in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth but at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Mar 3 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Economists Expect GDP Near Zero in the 4th Quarter of 2025 and Growth Above 2% for the Year

Brazil's GDP is projected to show nearly zero growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an overall increase exceeding 2% for the year, according to economists.

Mar 2 • 21:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Economic Growth Rated Four Out of Five: Very Good Data on Poland's GDP

Poland's economy demonstrated positive growth with a reported 4% increase in GDP at the end of 2025, influenced by strong private consumption and investment factors.

Mar 2 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GDP growth in 2025 was 0.6 percent

In 2025, Estonia's GDP grew by 0.6 percent overall, with a 0.7 percent increase in the fourth quarter compared to the same period in 2024.

Mar 2 • 06:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finland Expects Economic Revival

Finland forecasts economic growth following a modest increase in GDP, driven by investment and consumption despite challenges like high debt and unemployment.

Feb 27 • 16:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Uncertainty May Restrict Potential GDP Growth in Latvia, Economists Indicate

Economists warn that uncertainty may limit Latvia's potential GDP growth despite a projected increase of at least 2.3% this year.

Feb 27 • 14:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sturzenegger's account: how much would the Argentine economy grow with a sustained decrease in country risk

Argentine Minister Federico Sturzenegger suggests that a sustained decrease in country risk could lead to a long-term GDP increase of 13% over the baseline scenario.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland increases military spending to nearly 5% of GDP

Poland announces an increase in military spending almost reaching 5% of its GDP as a measure to counter threats from Russia.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

ERAB has raised the economic growth forecasts for all Baltic countries

The latest ERAB forecasts indicate an increase in Latvia's GDP growth for this year to 2.2%, along with similar upward adjustments for Estonia and Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 07:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

GDP could rise by 1.5 points if domestic content in exports increases by 10%: Edgar Amador

Mexico's economy could see a permanent 1.5-point increase in potential GDP if domestic content in exports rises by an additional 10%, according to Finance Secretary Edgar Amador.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Argentina, after two years of shock therapy by Javier Milei, the return of growth

Argentina is experiencing a significant economic growth with a projected GDP increase of 4.4% in 2025 following the shock therapy implemented by President Javier Milei.

Feb 25 • 18:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Economy strengthens at the end of 2025 with a 1.8% increase

The Mexican economy grew by 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a notable recovery driven by the services sector and, particularly, a significant growth in the agricultural sector.

Feb 24 • 06:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Nigeria's Capital Market Value Rises By 125 Percent to 123 Trillion - SEC

Nigeria's capital market has experienced a significant increase in total market capitalization, surging by 125 percent to over N123.93 trillion since April 2024.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Expectations of an Increase in China's Current Account Surplus in 2026

Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for China's current account surplus in 2026 to 4.3% of GDP, supported by record trade figures in the last quarter.

Feb 15 • 08:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius Leads NATO in Defense Spending, Minister Urges Allies to Increase Contributions

Lithuania's Defense Minister urges NATO allies to share more responsibility in defense spending during a meeting in Brussels, where Lithuania remains a leader with the highest GDP defense spending within NATO.

Feb 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

$100 billion exports, GDP surge, $3 billion savings... Major benefits will come from the US deal!

India is expected to gain significantly from a trade deal with the US, with exports projected to increase by over $100 billion annually and a potential increase in trade surplus.

Feb 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

British economy is almost completely stalled

The British economy is struggling to grow, with only a 0.1% increase in GDP in the last two quarters, which has negative implications for Danish businesses that rely on exports to the UK.

Feb 12 • 10:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Morocco Aims to Turn Artificial Intelligence into an Economic Engine?

Morocco is strategically investing in artificial intelligence to stimulate economic growth, targeting an increase of 100 billion dirhams to its GDP by 2030.

Feb 7 • 07:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's State Statistics Service reports faster economic growth in fourth quarter of 2025

Ukraine experienced a 3% growth in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, with a 0.7% increase from the previous quarter after seasonal adjustment.

Feb 4 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Forecast of 0.7% growth in 2026 and debt soaring to 137.4% of GDP

The Italian economy is expected to grow by 0.7% this year and next year, with a significant increase in debt projected to 137.4% of GDP by 2026, according to the parliamentary budget oversight authority UPB.

Feb 4 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

S&P: Resilient growth in Greece, what factors will determine a new upgrade

S&P Global Ratings forecasts a GDP growth increase of 2.1% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026 for Greece, supported by investment activity, European fund contributions, and sustained domestic demand.

Feb 3 • 12:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Agreement with Mercosur: overall economic impacts will be small, will help manufacturers and carmakers

The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, reached after a quarter-century of negotiations, is expected to increase the overall European GDP by just a tenth of a percent while assisting machinery and automotive industries.

Jan 16 • 17:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Morocco bets on artificial intelligence to generate $10 billion by 2030

Morocco aims to increase its GDP by $10 billion through an AI support strategy by 2030, highlighted by investments in training programs and data centers.

Jan 13 • 08:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Economically Completely Wrong Headed" – Institute Warns of Drastic Increase in National Debt

A new study by the Düsseldorf Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research warns that if defense spending is permanently exempted from the debt brake, national debt could rise to nearly 100% of GDP by 2050.

Jan 5 • 07:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Russian Economy has "zeroed out". War is no longer enough

Russia's economic growth has nearly stalled as the GDP saw only a 0.1% increase year-on-year by the end of November 2025, marking the worst performance since early 2023 according to the Ministry of Economic Development and 'The Moscow Times'.

Dec 27 • 11:20 UTC

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