AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions

The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech equipment is imported, according to a ...

Germany trims this year’s growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more ...

This one activity remained the largest driver of GDP growth in 2025 — not AI, according to a new report

A new report shows that despite popular belief that an AI crash will tank the economy, regular consumers are much more crucial for GDP growth.

IMF warns not to take economic strength for granted, and flags 4 things propping up global growth

The global economy is more resilient than expected, but that shouldn't be taken for granted, the IMF's Kristalina Georgieva ...
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Service sector drove stronger-than-expected summer GDP growth

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.4% across July, August, and September. That’s stronger than the initial estimate — ...

Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 ...

Understanding 'Slowcession' and Its Impact on Economic Growth

Learn about 'slowcession,' a slow growth phase without economic contraction, and how it impacts the U.S. economy. Discover ...