GDP Growth

Pakistan's GDP growth of 3.7% masks stagnant household welfare due to population dilution, income distribution imbalances, unmeasured remittances, and inflation disparities. Welfare GDP growth, accounting for these factors, reveals rising poverty despite headline economic expansion.

Peru's economy grew 1.80% year-on-year in May 2026, the slowest expansion in 2026, due to a 73.10% contraction in the fishing sector caused by El Niño conditions and a 10.67% decline in manufacturing.

China's economy is experiencing a slowdown with GDP growth at one of the lowest rates in decades, raising questions about the sustainability of this trend. The article highlights concerns over the potential long-term impact of this economic deceleration.

China’s economy grew at 4.3% in Q2, the slowest pace in nearly four years, with first-half growth at 4.7%. Sluggish consumption amid the Iran war offset strong exports, though growth remains within Beijing’s annual target of 4.5-5%.

China reported its lowest GDP growth in over three years during the second quarter, with the figure falling at the low end of its annual target range. Monthly economic indicators have underscored ongoing economic pressures.

The Economic Survey 2019-20 states there is no evidence of incorrect growth estimation. It also notes that a 10% rise in new firm creation correlates with a 1.8% increase in district-level GDP growth.

Goldman Sachs claims Brexit has made the UK more European in terms of economic factors like GDP growth and inward investment, but not in cultural aspects such as café culture or social values.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that the proposed FY27 budget aims to accelerate sustainable economic growth observed in the past two years. The budget faced Senate recommendations and debates, with some reservations raised, but Aurangzeb emphasized it is broadly seen as pro-growth. He addressed concerns about discrepancies in GDP growth and methodology, clarifying that no changes were made to economic indicator reporting methods.

Taiwan is experiencing explosive GDP growth driven by chip exports, but some Taiwanese citizens feel excluded from the economic benefits. The boom is linked to AI-related demand for semiconductors.

Singapore's GDP grew 6% year-on-year in Q1 2024, driven by an AI boom, despite rising energy costs. The government warned of potential economic fallout from a possible war with Iran.

Malaysia has revised up its GDP growth forecast and indicated that its key interest rate is at an appropriate level. The announcement suggests economic optimism and confidence in the current monetary policy stance. Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour reported on these developments.

The article speculates on Bitcoin's long-term trajectory under the power law theory, suggesting it may eventually transition to exponential growth. It questions whether Bitcoin's forward returns will stabilize at a rate combining GDP growth, fiat debasement, and natural deflation, implying sustained but lower volatility.

China's first-quarter GDP growth reached 5% year-on-year, surpassing the projected 4.8%, despite ongoing tensions in Iran. Analysts from Bloomberg and CEIBS discussed the implications of this economic rebound.

Singapore's Q1 GDP growth reached 6%, surpassing estimates, driven by an AI boom. The surge in artificial intelligence development and related investments contributed to the strong economic performance.