The Latest Breaking News from Economic Growth

The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to “get Britain building again and deliver economic growth” and includes the hugely ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes in England over this parliament.

Experts warned against ‘the siren calls of protectionism’ amid fears the latest trade war escalation could derail economic growth.

Mortgage applications have already increased as more buyers enter the market.

President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth

Ernst & Young LLP also warned employer national insurance increases could affect investment and hiring decisions.

China has kicked off its annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress, which outlines the government’s priorities for the year

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -1.06%. The dollar on Tuesday extended Monday’s losses to a 2-3/4 month low. The dollar fell on concern that US tariffs will spark a trade war that undercuts US economic growth. Also, Tuesday’s rally in EUR/USD to a 2-3/4 month high undercut...

Australia has accelerated out of an economic slump after expanding by 1.3 per cent in 2024, leading to a rise in per capita growth - a proxy for prosperity.