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 · Dec 31, 2025
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… MyLifeXP · Dec 31, 2025
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 · Dec 30, 2025
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 · Dec 29, 2025
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 · Dec 29, 2025
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 · Dec 27, 2025
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 · Dec 27, 2025
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... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
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... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
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. Euronews · Dec 26, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025
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 · Dec 24, 2025
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... Barchart · Dec 24, 2025
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 · Dec 24, 2025
Fortune · Dec 24, 2025 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 · Dec 23, 2025 '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 · Dec 23, 2025 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...
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 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 · Dec 23, 2025 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 · Dec 23, 2025 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...
The Guardian - US · Dec 23, 2025 US economy grew strongly in third quarter, GDP report says GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected
Fortune · Dec 23, 2025 A huge chunk of U.S. GDP growth is being kept alive by AI spending 'with no guaranteed return,' Deutsche Bank says “Investment in AI-related sectors is critical to GDP growth [and the] US would be close to recession this year if it weren’t for tech-related spending,
Barchart · Dec 23, 2025 S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GDP.
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025 Gold glows but blue chips struggle in quiet trading The FTSE 100 index closed down 31.45 points, 0.3%, at 9,865.97.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift New Zealand enjoyed a much-needed 1.1 per cent boost to GDP in the September quarter, fuelled by tourism, dairy and manufacturing.