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riotimesonline.comworld38 days ago
Colombia's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in First Quarter
Colombia's gross domestic product expanded at a faster pace than anticipated during the first three months of 2026. The data was released as the country prepares for a presidential election this month. Officials have not issued a statement linking the figures to the vote.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance38 days ago
India's April Trade Deficit Widens to $28.38 Billion on Higher Energy Imports
India's trade deficit jumped to $28.38 billion in April, exceeding economists' expectations of about $26 billion. Exports rose 13.8 percent from a year earlier to $43.56 billion, but higher oil and gas prices drove imports sharply higher, OilPrice.com reported.
swissinfo.chworld39 days ago
UK Economy Grew 0.6% in First Quarter of 2026
Official figures show the UK economy expanded 0.6 percent from January to March 2026, outperforming recent trends despite the Iran war. GDP per capita recorded its fastest growth in four years. The UK currently leads G7 growth, contrary to an earlier IMF forecast that it would be…
rte.iefinance41 days ago
Australia Projects A$28.3 Billion Budget Deficit for 2025/26
The Australian government forecasts a A$28.3 billion budget deficit for the 2025/26 fiscal year, below an earlier estimate of A$36.8 billion. Officials project continued deficits in subsequent years along with GDP growth of 2.25 percent in 2025/26 and inflation starting at 5 perc…
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South Korea Extends Fuel Price Caps for Third Time
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday the temporary price caps on fuel will remain in place until the Middle East situation stabilizes. The government is monitoring oil markets after the Strait of Hormuz was closed in late February. Koo also highlighted stronger-than-expecte…
Rapplerworld46 days ago
Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.8 Percent in Q1 2026
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the country's gross domestic product grew 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026. This marks the weakest performance since the COVID-19 pandemic and falls below both government targets and analyst expectations.
citizen.co.zaai52 days ago
U.S. GDP Rises 2.0% in Q1 2026, Boosted by AI and Government Spending but Offset by Import Surge
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026, adjusted for inflation, driven by investments in artificial intelligence and a partial recovery in federal government spending. Consumer spending rose modestly, while imports surged, contributin…