Keywords: Economic Growth


World Bank says family responsibilities continue to limit women's participation in Morocco's labor market

The World Bank has identified greater female participation in Morocco's labor market as a key driver of long-term economic growth, emphasizing that social and family responsibilities continue to prevent many women from entering or remaining in the workforce. In its Country Partnership Framework......

Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum

The Netherlands has maintained its position as the third most innovative country in Europe in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, retaining its status as an Innovation Leader for the second consecutive year. While the country continues to outperform the European Union average, officials have expressed......

China’s economic growth expected to slow in second quarter, increasing pressure for fresh stimulus

China's economy is expected to lose momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with softer domestic demand offsetting resilient export performance and strengthening expectations that Beijing could introduce additional measures to support growth. Economists surveyed by Reuters forecast that China's......

Aditya Birla Group plans $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery

India’s Aditya Birla Group has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its alumina production capacity in eastern India, with a proposed additional investment of $1.26 billion in its Kansariguda refinery project in Odisha. The expansion, to be carried out through group company Hindalco Industries,......

Growth: The French Economy Maintains a Positive Trajectory in the Second Quarter of 2026

The French economy continues its growth trajectory in spring 2026. According to the latest economic survey published by the Bank of France, the gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 0.2% in the second quarter, matching the pace observed during the first three months of the year. This......

Bank of Canada expected to keep interest rates unchanged as inflation pressures ease

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to leave its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.25% during its upcoming policy meeting on July 15, reflecting growing confidence that inflation is stabilizing while the country's economic recovery continues to strengthen. A Reuters survey......

Climate change could weaken Italy’s growth outlook and increase debt pressures by 2050

Climate change could become a major obstacle to Italy’s long-term economic performance, threatening to reduce growth potential and complicate efforts to manage the country’s already substantial public debt burden, according to a new study released on Wednesday. The analysis warns that rising......

France's services sector remains in contraction as June PMI misses expectations

France's services sector remained in contraction in June, with business activity declining more than initially estimated as weak demand, persistent inflationary pressures and subdued confidence continued to weigh on the country's economy. According to the latest S&P Global survey, the France......

Italy's services sector returns to growth in June as inflation pressures ease

Italy's services sector returned to growth in June, ending a three-month period of contraction as easing cost pressures and improving business conditions helped lift activity, according to the latest purchasing managers' survey. The S&P Global Italy Services Purchasing Managers' Index......