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Bank of Spain lowers 2025 growth forecast amid US tariff uncertainty

Spain’s central bank has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast downward, citing the impact of US tariffs and the risk of a global economic slowdown. The Bank of Spain now predicts the country’s GDP will grow by 2.4% this year, a reduction from its earlier estimate of 2.7%. The decision......

Economic turbulence: Trump navigates first-quarter contraction amid rising discontent

President Donald Trump is urging patience as he faces the fallout from a first-quarter economic contraction, alongside tariffs that have dented his popularity. In a recent address, he expressed optimism about an imminent resurgence in the U.S. economy. The U.S. Commerce Department's advance gross......

Morocco's economic growth forecast: 3.6% in 2025

Morocco's economy is set to grow by 3.6% in 2025, an increase from 3.2% in 2024, according to the World Bank's latest economic report titled "Prioritizing reforms to boost the business environment." This optimistic projection comes despite the adverse impact of droughts on agricultural......

South Africa faces significant budgetary challenges amid sluggish economic growth

South Africa is grappling with a substantial budgetary challenge in a climate of slow economic growth, as highlighted by economic experts during a recent conference in Johannesburg focused on commodities. According to analysts, this year's budget has experienced a slight short-term budgetary slip,......

UK Economy Faces Unexpected Contraction in January

The United Kingdom’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in January, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrinking by 0.1% following a 0.4% increase in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This economic downturn presents a fresh challenge for the government as......

U.S. economic growth slows but consumer spending remains strong

The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in growth during the fourth quarter, though strong domestic demand is expected to keep the Federal Reserve cautious in its approach to interest rate cuts. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP)......

Canada on track to meet NATO defense spending target within two years

Canada is set to achieve NATO's defense spending target within the next two years, as confirmed by the Canadian Minister of Defense, Bill Blair. Member states of NATO have pledged to allocate a minimum of 2% of their annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defense expenditures. However, Canada has......

Strong growth predicted for Moroccan banks amid investments and reforms

Moroccan banks are poised for robust growth in the coming years, driven by favorable economic conditions, significant investments, and ongoing reforms, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings. The financial sector is expected to maintain strong profitability through 2025 and 2026, as large infrastructure......

Moderate global growth predicted for 2025-2026 amid economic challenges

According to a report released on Thursday by the World Bank, global economic growth is projected to be moderate in 2025 and 2026, with an expected growth rate of 2.7%. This aligns with the anticipated growth for 2024. Additionally, emerging economies are expected to experience a 4% growth rate during......