The Latest Breaking News from Economic Growth

Devolving real power could lead to regional growth – but Andy Burnham will need to be brave

Andy Burnham says he wants to change how Britain works. Part of his plan involves shifting power out of London to the regions, in the belief that economic growth for the whole country will follow.

The Conversation · Sep 28

China’s economy is changing rapidly. It’s no longer Australia’s easy export market

For decades, China’s market of 1.4 billion people and extraordinary economic growth gave Australian exporters seemingly endless opportunities. The prevailing assumption was that China’s growing middle class would:

The Conversation · Sep 27

The U.S. economy is running hot and stuck on a hamster wheel as GDP growth must outpace borrowing costs—or risk getting sucked into a debt spiral

"With interest rates on new Treasury bonds and notes at around 5% and medium-term nominal economic growth expected to be closer to 4%, the U.S. is entering a debt spiral."

Fortune · Sep 27

Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while economic growth is strong, inflation remains above the target of 2%. The central bank recently raised the policy rate to a range of 3.75%-4.00%. Barr's perspective contrasts with the Fed…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Blow for Burnham as UK economic growth set to slow next year

The forecast comes despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 and ahead of the government’s crucial Budget next month

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Global Market: Singapore core inflation hits nearly two-year high in August

In August, Singapore's core inflation rose to 2.2%, surpassing both the prior month's rate and expectations. Headline consumer price inflation also climbed to 2.3% year-on-year, indicating ongoing price pressures. The central bank anticipates that inflation levels will remain high into the following year. Moreover, the economic growth outlook for 2026…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

AI could be a bubble and is not yet making Australia more productive, Michele Bullock says

RBA governor says AI is ‘great white hope’ but its adoption is so far adding to inflation, rather than economic growth

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Global Market: Bank of Korea signals data-driven approach to further rate hikes

Bank of Korea board member Chang Yong-sung signaled a data-driven approach to future interest rate hikes, emphasizing inflation, economic growth, and financial stability. The remarks follow the central bank's recent 25 basis point rate hike to 3.00% on August 27 as policymakers act to contain financial imbalances.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Australia’s economic challenges are mounting as deaths start to outnumber births. But ‘baby bonus’ policies would be pointless

Slower overall economic growth doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It is the quality of that growth that matters

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Who gets the fruits of India’s economic growth? CEA Nageswaran has an answer

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said India’s economic growth will lead to meaningful transformation only if its benefits are shared between workers and businesses.

The Economic Times · Sep 21