Keywords: GDP


Egypt’s economic outlook slightly revised down amid regional tensions

Egypt’s economic outlook has been slightly downgraded by analysts, as rising regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran continue to weigh on global energy markets and inflation. According to a recent survey of economists, growth projections for Egypt’s gross domestic product......

Italy set to become eurozone’s most indebted country, overtaking Greece

Italy is on track to become the most indebted country in the eurozone, surpassing Greece for the first time in years, according to recent fiscal projections. Estimates suggest that Italy’s public debt will peak at around 138.6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, slightly above Greece’s......

Canada retail sales rise in February with continued growth expected in March

Retail sales in Canada recorded a moderate increase in February, reflecting steady consumer activity and offering a positive signal for the country’s economic outlook. According to official data, retail sales rose by 0.7% compared to January, reaching approximately 72 billion Canadian dollars.......

Italy sees modest growth in q1 supported by winter olympics, central bank says

Italy’s economy recorded modest growth during the first quarter of 2026, supported in part by increased activity linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, according to recent estimates from the Bank of Italy. In its latest economic bulletin, the central bank indicated that gross domestic......

UK economy posts stronger-than-expected growth in early 2026

The United Kingdom economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in the three months leading up to February 2026, offering a positive signal for policymakers and investors monitoring the country’s economic recovery. According to official data released by the Office for National Statistics, gross......

China's Q1 GDP growth forecast to rebound to 4.8% despite Iran war risks

China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year......

IMF cuts Morocco's 2026 growth forecast to 4.4% amid global headwinds

The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth projection for Morocco, now forecasting real GDP expansion of 4.4% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, with growth expected to stabilize around 4% over the medium term. The updated figures, released following the IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article......

Middle East conflict threatens up to 3 percent GDP loss in Asia Pacific

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic output across Asia Pacific by up to 3 percent in a prolonged war scenario, according to a new assessment by Moody’s Analytics. The report projects regional growth slowing to 4 percent in 2026 from 4.3 percent in 2025, with further moderation......

Morocco bets on AI to strengthen agriculture and growth

Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product......