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The Czech Republic faces the challenge of balancing budgetary constraints with NATO commitments as its new budget proposal reduces defense spending below the 2% GDP threshold, causing concern among NATO allies and the US.

The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.

New data on Canada's economy is expected to provide insights into the impact of U.S. tariffs and the trade war for the year 2025, as uncertainty looms for 2026.

A podcast discusses Poland's ambition to surpass Great Britain in GDP per capita and the implications of recent US tariff adjustments.

The article discusses Poland's economic growth trajectory relative to Spain, highlighting key factors, structural reforms, and demographic changes affecting both nations.

European markets had a relatively good week, but Poland's market faced declines, heavily influenced by disappointing economic data from the U.S.

The US economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2025 to 2.2%, with President Trump attributing this decline to the actions of opposition Democrats.

Wall Street begins the day with mixed results as investors digest slower-than-expected economic growth and persistent inflation in the US.

The US Supreme Court's halt on Trump-era tariffs boosts stock markets, despite disappointing GDP growth and inflation data.

The article discusses the slower-than-expected growth of the US GDP in the fourth quarter, attributed to factors including a government shutdown.

President Donald Trump claims that the recent government shutdown in the U.S. cost the national GDP at least two percentage points for 2025.

The US economy experienced a growth of 1.4 percent in the last quarter of 2025, which was lower than the anticipated 2.5 percent due to a prolonged government shutdown.

The US economy grew by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly lower than expected, primarily due to a historic government shutdown and decreased consumer spending.

Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of hampering economic growth as new data releases show lower-than-expected growth rates in the US economy.

U.S. stock markets opened lower as economic growth slowed more than expected and inflation data showed an unexpected rise.

US economic growth slowed to just 1.4% in Q4 2025, significantly lower than expected, raising concerns for the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.

Donald Trump claims that the recent U.S. government shutdown has significantly impacted economic growth, suggesting a reduction of at least two percentage points in GDP due to a previous shutdown.

The US economy registered a growth of 2.2% in 2025, with a lower-than-expected GDP growth of 1.4% in Q4, according to US government data.

The US economy grew by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter, significantly lower than expected.

The dollar opened lower in Brazil as investors awaited the announcement of the US GDP and watched ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.

The US national debt is projected to exceed 100% of its GDP this year, with an alarming forecast of over $56 trillion by 2036 due to various factors including increasing social program costs and rising interest payments.

The yen opened the week lower following underwhelming GDP data for Japan's fourth quarter of 2025, while the dollar gained ground amid limited trading due to a holiday in the US and some Asian markets.

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.

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.

The US has expressed skepticism about Spain's military spending, stating it must reach 5% of GDP to meet NATO obligations, despite acknowledging short-term progress.

A study by the German Economic Institute reveals that Germany has incurred over $1 trillion in GDP losses since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict, and US tariffs.

India prioritized its interests over others while negotiating trade agreements, successfully achieving the lowest tariffs in Asia and marking a historic opportunity by joining a global trade deal with the U.S. that influences over half of the global GDP and more than a third of global trade.

Elon Musk has highlighted a shift in global power dynamics as India and China are expected to lead global GDP growth by 2026, surpassing the US according to IMF data.

India's economy is expected to grow steadily in the 2026-27 financial year, driven by strong domestic demand, despite the challenge posed by US tariffs, according to the Finance Ministry's Economic Survey.