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Economists Lucas Llach and Pablo Gerchunoff argue that a higher real exchange rate is essential for accelerating Argentina's economic growth while addressing historical tensions between growth and equality.

Brazil's technical education enrollments rose by 4% in 2025, according to recent government data, a slower growth rate compared to the previous year's increase.

The Latvian Ministry of Economics predicts that the country's GDP growth could reach between 2.5% and 3% this year, driven by increased investments and a recovery in internal consumption.

India's economy showed remarkable resilience with a GDP growth rate of 7.8% in the third quarter, exceeding estimates amidst global uncertainties.

Finland's economy experienced a growth rate of 0.4% in the last quarter of 2025, which was lower than previously anticipated, leading to revised growth forecasts.

Despite the fact that deaths in France surpassed births in 2025, the French still express a desire to have children, reflecting a complex societal attitude toward family growth amid demographic concerns.

Korea's total fertility rate has increased to 0.8 in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth attributed to rising marriage rates and changing parental attitudes.

The Bank of Korea has revised its GDP growth forecast for the year to 2% while keeping interest rates steady at 2.50%, amid concerns over increasing economic polarization.

Finland experienced an increase in birth rates last year, with a notable 4.8% rise between 2024 and 2025.

The Kainuu region's economy is growing at a faster rate than the national average, driven by significant industrial investments and strong growth in the metal and forestry sectors.

The Bank of Korea has revised its economic growth forecast for the country from 1.8% to 2.0% for this year.

Finland's government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, is set to prepare new measures for employment and growth in light of the country's high unemployment rate.

A recent spike in Britain's unemployment rate alongside weak economic growth indicators suggests deeper underlying issues in the UK's economic recovery.

South Korea's total fertility rate has risen to 0.8 in 2023, marking two consecutive years of growth due to increased marriages and changing perceptions about childbirth.

The EKRE political party held a torch march at Freedom Square in Tallinn, emphasizing the theme of preserving Estonia and addressing national birth rates.

São Paulo recorded its lowest unemployment rate since 2012 at 5%, outperforming both national and regional averages.

In January, the number of land transaction permit applications in Seoul surged by 34% from the previous month, although the rate of price increases has slowed.

Electric vehicle sales in India have doubled in 2025, achieving a year-on-year growth rate of 17%.

U.S. economic growth slowed significantly in late 2025, prompting criticism from President Trump towards Democrats amidst declining growth rates and unfavorable court rulings on tariffs.

The U.S. economy experienced a significant slowdown in growth in the fourth quarter, growing at a rate of 1.4% instead of the anticipated 3.0%, due to a combination of factors including a government shutdown and reduced consumer spending.

Demographic expert Mark Gortfelder discusses the decrease in birth rates in Estonia and the implications of a negative natural population growth.

Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in January, with a growth in full-time employment partially offset by a loss in part-time jobs.

In Spain, the number of births in 2025 has increased for the first time in ten years, albeit by just 1%, while deaths rose by 2.5%, leading to a continued negative growth rate.

Ontario's finance minister has described the province's healthcare spending as 'unsustainable', highlighting budgetary concerns amid a slowing economic environment.

Unemployment in Britain has risen to 5.2%, marking its highest level in five years, with wage growth slowing, prompting expectations of a possible interest rate cut by the Bank of England.

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 5.2%, marking the highest level in almost five years, alongside a slowdown in wage growth.

According to the latest statistics, price growth in Estonia is at 3.7% year-on-year in January, with higher electricity prices contributing significantly to the inflation rate.

Poland, despite having the highest growth rate of electric vehicle sales in the EU in 2025, remains far behind in total electric vehicle numbers compared to countries like Germany and Belgium.

The retail sector in Paraíba has achieved the third-highest growth rate in Brazil for 2025, significantly outperforming the national average.

The Central Bank of Russia has reduced the base interest rate from 16% to 15.5% due to slowing economic growth impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions.

Cyprus recorded a 4.5% GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly surpassing the Eurozone average of 1.3%.

Xinjiang's foreign trade reached 520.37 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a significant growth rate, the highest in the country.

The decreasing birth rate and slowing growth of the population in many countries could have significant economic implications, with the US potentially facing a loss of $103.9 billion in GDP due to a continued decline in fertility rates.

The service sector in Paraíba achieved the second highest growth rate in Brazil for 2025, as reported by IBGE, with a notable increase of 5.7% from January to December.

Norwegian central bank chief Ida Wolden Bache announces that higher-than-expected inflation has led several economists to rethink anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Moody's has upheld South Korea's sovereign credit rating at 'Aa2' while predicting a growth rate of 1.8% for the current year.

Poland's GDP grew at its fastest rate in over three years, according to new data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS).

A report predicts that South Korea's employment growth rate will stabilize at 0% by 2034, driven by low birth rates, an aging population, and advancements in AI technology.

Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, are projected to contribute positively to the U.S. growth rate in 2023 after a mixed impact in 2022.

The recent US labor market data reveals surprising job growth and a decrease in unemployment, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates.

The Brazilian construction sector anticipates a 2% growth in 2026, bolstered by lower interest rates, increased housing credit, and rising infrastructure investments.

Employment in the United States was stronger than expected in early 2026, with January job growth reaching its highest level in over a year and an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate.

The Korea Development Institute (KDI) projected a 1.9% economic growth rate for South Korea this year, up from three months ago due to positive semiconductor market trends, though construction investment remains low.

China's inflation rate in January was recorded at 0.2 percent, lower than market expectations.

The Central Bank of Kenya has reduced its benchmark lending rate to stimulate credit to the private sector and support economic growth.

Price growth in Norway jumped to 3.6% in January, raising concerns about further interest rate cuts according to chief economist Marius Gonsholt Hov.

The Mexican tax authority SAT is providing a preferential tax rate of 15% on income tax for individuals and entities repatriating funds while proving their legal origin.

The recent repo rate cuts by the RBI make it an advantageous time for potential home buyers as loan costs decrease and property price growth has slowed.

Ecuador's textile and footwear sector began to show signs of recovery in the second half of 2025, with nearly 9% growth despite previous declines, although challenges remain.

Moody's Ratings has asserted that India's economy will remain the fastest-growing among G-20 nations, forecasting a GDP growth rate of 6.4% by FY27.