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The world needs 8.5x higher GDP to give everyone a Swiss standard of living. As leaders gather in Davos, fear of growth holds this back

Three senior partners at McKinsey have a new book, "A Century of Plenty," looking back at 100 years of human progress and asking if we can do it again.

Fortune

The U.S. debt now equals $229,000 per household—and a hefty tax hike looms as the most probable outcome

Spiraling interest payments—which grew from $352 billion in 2021 to $970 billion in 2025—put the debt train on an accelerated track.

Fortune

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%.

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Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

Euronews

Trump Speech, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a holiday-shortened week with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closure Monday, followed by a convergence of events including President Trump's inauguration speech Wednesday at 8:30am

Barchart

Spain submits 79 military modernisation programmes for NATO review

The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed.

Euronews

Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?

Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.

Euronews

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Triple boost for Keir Starmer on GDP, the NHS and Grok after series of U-turns rocked Government

The PM is seeking to get his Government to focus sharply on tackling the cost-of-living crisis after its popularity slumped since the July 2024 general election

Evening Standard

UK economy grew by faster than expected 0.3% in November

Growth was fastest since the 0.4% recorded in April in a boost for the Chancellor

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Evening Standard

UK economy beats forecasts with 0.3% growth in November; Ofwat investigating South East Water over outages – as it happened

UK economy returns to growth despite pre-Budget jitters, after car production resumed at JLR after cyber attack

The Guardian - UK

The Philippines, ASEAN's new chair, starts 2026 on a 'weaker footing' after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal

Third-quarter GDP growth in the Philippines fell to a four-year low of 4%, prompting Manila to slash growth targets for 2026 through 2028.

Fortune

U.S workers just took home their smallest share of capital since 1947, at least

American workers aren’t just getting the smallest share of GDP since records began. Their share of employment is shrinking and shrinking

Fortune

UK economy set to have returned to growth despite budget caution

Monthly UK GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to have risen by 0.2% in November.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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’

Everybody Loves Your Money

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…

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Euronews

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?

The Independent UK

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

MyLifeXP

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…

Axios

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.

Fortune

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.”

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times 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.

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