Keywords: GDP


China’s economy grows 4.5% in the third quarter, exceeding forecasts

China’s economy expanded by 4.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding market expectations of 4.4% and accelerating from the 4.3% growth recorded in the second quarter, according to official data released on Monday. The figures suggest that economic activity gained some momentum......

World Bank raises Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 4.3% in 2026

The World Bank has revised its economic growth projections for Nigeria upward, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3% in 2026 and an average rate of 4.4% through 2028. The updated outlook, published in the institution’s latest half-yearly economic report on the West African country,......

IMF raises Morocco’s growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth outlook for Morocco, projecting that the country’s economy will expand by 4.5% in 2026 before recording growth of 4.2% in 2027. The updated estimates, published in the institution’s latest World Economic Outlook report, point to continued......

Global debt nears postwar record as several Arab economies face heavy debt burdens

Global public debt is approaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the Second World War, raising concerns about fiscal stability and the ability of governments to manage rising borrowing costs. The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global debt burden is expected to exceed the equivalent......

Russia projects public debt below 25% of GDP through 2029

Russia’s public debt is projected to remain below 25% of gross domestic product through 2029 under the government’s draft three-year budget, according to the fiscal plans submitted to the State Duma. The figures point to a gradual increase in the debt ratio as Moscow plans to maintain high......

Morocco GDP growth reaches 4% in Q2 2026 as agriculture surges

Morocco’s economy expanded by 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest economic assessment by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The figures point to a stronger contribution from primary activities, particularly agriculture, while industrial and other secondary-sector activities......

OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast as economy weathers successive shocks

The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected in the face of geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and renewed inflationary pressures, prompting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to slightly upgrade its growth forecast for 2026. In its September 2026......

Asia remains the main driver of global economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said global economic growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2026, with Asia continuing to provide the largest contribution to worldwide expansion. Real global gross domestic product growth fell to 0.7% in the second quarter, compared with 0.8% during the......

Fitch affirms Morocco’s BB+ rating with stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Morocco’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BB+” and maintained a stable outlook, pointing to the country’s sound macroeconomic policies, adequate external liquidity buffers and strong support from official creditors. The rating agency......