The Latest Breaking News from GDP

Perhaps that’s one reason stocks are selling off globally this morning. While most indexes in Asia and Europe remain near their all-time highs, there is broad-based but mild selling in all of them.

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has left lasting impacts on the country’s economy. While many of the repercussions appear to be longstanding, including low productivity, Euronews Business asked experts whether they think the worst is over.

Historically, UK spending on defence has often been pitted against welfare, education and local government. But at a time when the government has pledged to meet Nato’s target for defence spending – 5% of GDP in the next decade, up from around 2.3% – it appears to be offering a…

What are you doing to enjoy this summer to the max?

Gloomy economic figures have heaped more pressure on the British government and its promise to improve growth. And if that wasn’t enough, there have also been some stark warnings about public finances and the country’s ability to service its debts.

Trump's threat of a 30% tariff on EU goods from 1 August puts Europe’s bullish growth narrative at risk. With investors heavily positioned in eurozone assets, Goldman warns of a 1.2% GDP hit, raising fears of a sharp reversal if tensions escalate.

China’s economy expanded by 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025, slightly better than expected and just enough to spark cautious optimism in global markets. Although the number exceeds the 5.1% economists forecast, according to a Reuters poll, it also represents a slight deceleration from Q1’s 5.4% rate, as cited…

France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules.

These defense stocks could soar as European countries pledge to spend 5% of their GDPs on defense.

Trump’s mass deportation campaign could slash GDP growth by up to 0.4% in 2025 in a “startling” blow to the labor force, economists warn

GDP grows 5.2% in second quarter as world’s second largest economy ‘front-loads’ shipments before tariffs kick in