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Fact check: Defence spending fell below 3% of GDP in the 1990s

John Major’s government cut defence spending to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in in 1995, and it has not risen above that level since.

Evening Standard

Is the UK really ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Britain’s dwindling military might in numbers

IN FOCUS: Deployment to Ukraine would likely require thousands troops which the UK may not be able to spare, Maira Butt writes

The Independent UK

Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground

Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

The Independent UK

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Will Your Bank Account Survive If a “Vibecession” Hits Your Region?

Forget the usual doom-and-gloom economic chatter—there’s a new financial storm on the horizon, and it’s called a “vibecession.” Unlike traditional recessions, this isn’t about spreadsheets, GDP graphs, or endless Wall Street jargon. A vibecession hits when local economies take a hit because the collective mood in a region shifts—think less…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal's journey since 1986

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

Euronews

India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy, government review says

The ranking will be confirmed in 2026, once the final annual GDP data is released

The Independent UK

India Is Quietly Powering Almost Half of South Africa’s Cars

India is rapidly emerging as a significant player in South Africa’s automotive market. In 2025, nearly half of all cars sold in the country had a direct or indirect connection to India. This includes vehicles from Indian brands as well as cars manufactured in Indian factories for global automakers. The…

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The year the U.S. economy bent but didn't break

Beneath buoyant growth in GDP and asset prices are serious worries: a soft job market and elevated inflation among them.

Axios

The weakest labor market since 2011 has BofA asking, ‘Dude, where’s my job?’

“A lack of recovery in the jobs market and a slower U.S. economy are key risks to watch for in 2026.”

Fortune

Pensions timebomb: why Europe’s social contract is becoming unsustainable

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retirees

The Guardian - UK

Trump Claims Tariffs Creating 'Great Wealth' as He Bets 2026 Midterms on Pricing After 4.3% GDP Growth

Trump says 2026 elections will centre on pricing as tariffs bring in $200B, but consumer sentiment drops nearly 30% from last year amid affordability concerns.

International Business Times UK

MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/22 - 12/26

A better-than-expected GDP reading has increased hope for a Santa Claus rally; but investors should still expect volatility in 2026

MarketBeat

Dollar Index Shows Weekly Decline as Fundamentals Remain Weak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25...

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Dollar Index Sees Continued Downward Pressure

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp...

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Euronews

Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms

President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Fiery Christmas Message Touts 4.3% GDP and 'No Inflation' as Data Tells Another Story

Trump hailed booming growth and 'no inflation' in a Christmas post, but official BEA data shows inflation persists despite a 4.3% GDP rise.

Barchart

Dollar Index Ends Little Changed, But Bearish Sentiment Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and ended the day little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets have reduced...

Barchart

Dollar Index Posts 2.75-Month Low But Then Recovers

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today posted a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and is little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets on Tuesday reduced the odds for...

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Fortune

GDP data confirms the Gen Z nightmare: the era of jobless growth is here

"I've never seen anything like it," KPMG's chief economist Diane Swonk told Fortune.

Fortune

Why 4.3% GDP growth proves the 'vibecession' theory is historically wrong

Go beyond the grocery receipt: reality has math and the economy is recovering right now, period.

Kiplinger

'Humbug!' Say Consumers, Despite Hot GDP: Stock Market Today

"The stock market is not the economy," they say, but both things are up. Yet one survey says people are still feeling down in the middle of this complex season.

Barchart

Stocks See Support from Economic Confidence After Strong US GDP Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls Despite Strong US GDP Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.22%, as bearish underlying dollar sentiment outweighed today's stronger-than-expected US GDP report and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets today reduced the odds for a -25 bp rate cut to 13% from 20% at the next FOMC meeting on January 27-28....

MarketBeat

3 Emerging Market Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026

Emerging markets are expected to lead global GDP growth in 2026, and the stocks on this list will be among the regional winners, growing at 4X the pace.

Barchart

Stocks Little Changed as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Drop after Strong US GDP Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down up +0.13%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

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