Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the third quarter. The report was originally ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation1 with the People’s Republic of China on February 13, 2026. The authorities have consented to the ...

Uneven growth puts the outlook on a fragile footing.

The latest report of the Finance Commission of India marginally improves southern States’ shares but leaves intact deeper ...

Ireland will be better defended by the time Dublin takes over the EU Presidency this summer, Helen McEntee has promised. Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1st ...

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has made a series of claims about the economy, a topic that should feature ...

In the second and third quarters of 2025, the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years. Those growth rates were not "numbers unheard of," or figures the U.S. "never had" before, as President ...

The trade deal announced with the US lowers India’s tariffs to 18%, removing the 25% tariff for Russian oil, as US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop ...

Fiscal deficits often rise when the government increases spending to support the economy, especially during slowdowns or ...

President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U.S. economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.” He argues that tariffs have boosted growth and reduced inflation. However, ...