The Latest Breaking News from Economic Growth

Markets Start Week On Front Foot As China Unveils Consumer Plan

Eyes were on Beijing as officials were set to outline their plans to kickstart spending by the country's army of consumers after years of post-Covid weakness that has been a major drag on economic growth.

Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025

Reeves launches new bonfire of regulations in bid to boost economic growth

Regulators have been summoned to Downing Street on Monday for meeting with the chancellor amid plans to slim down or abolish the bodies

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Labour councillor defects to Conservatives after six years, arguing that the party “will not deliver economic growth”

Cllr Shiva Tiwari told colleagues he was switching sides to the Tories after nearly seven years as a Labour councillor

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2025

China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy

China is wrapping up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Japan's economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending

Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point this year while markets are 'spooked' on economic growth and a sour consumer sentiment report

Mortgage applications have already increased as more buyers enter the market.

Fortune · Mar 6, 2025

Trump's erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth

President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Economic growth forecast to slow amid fears over US tariffs on whisky

Ernst & Young LLP also warned employer national insurance increases could affect investment and hiring decisions.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Main takeaways from China’s parliamentary session kick-off

China has kicked off its annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress, which outlines the government’s priorities for the year

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025