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geopolitical-conflicts
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leftfootforward.orgworld2 days ago
U.S. GDP Increases 2% in First Quarter 2026 Amid Economic, Security, and Weather Alerts
The U.S. GDP expanded at a 2% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding prior growth but missing expectations, as core inflation rose. Concurrently, authorities issued alerts on text scams, severe weather in Hong Kong and Vancouver, and geopolitical tensions in Syri…
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Semaforfinance25 days ago
High Debt-to-GDP Ratios Limit Economies' Response to Energy Shocks from Conflicts
Analysts have stated that most economies face constraints due to elevated debt-to-GDP ratios stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. These ratios reduce governments' capacity to address energy price shocks caused by geopolitical conflicts. The situation affects fiscal policy options…