Tag: Economic Outlook
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Philippines’ GDP could rise to 5.2% this year on reforms and timely projects
Promising Growth Outlook for the Philippines The Philippine economy could accelerate to a 5.2% growth pace this year, contingent on the government’s ability to execute public projects without delays and to implement reforms that strengthen governance. That is the assessment from Unicapital Group, which notes that sustained investment and efficiency in public spending could unlock…
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2025 Full-Year Results: Solid Growth Across Markets Driving 5.1% Like-for-Like Revenue Increase
Overview of 2025 Full-Year Results The company today published its ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 LR, detailing its consolidated results for the full year 2025. Key figures underscore a resilient growth trajectory amid varying market conditions. Group sales reached CHF 7.5 billion, representing a 5.1% increase on a like-for-like basis and a 0.8%…
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Kenya vaccination concerns rise as girls’ vaccine debate grows, while Moody’s upgrade boosts Ruto’s standing
Rising concerns over girls’ vaccination in Kenya In several communities across Kenya, parents and guardians have expressed growing hesitation about vaccinating girls as part of national health campaigns. The resistance stems from a mix of misinformation, historical mistrust of public health initiatives, and fears about potential side effects. Local health workers report that outreach efforts…
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US Consumer Confidence Slides to Lowest Level Since 2014, Signaling Economic Unease
Overview: Confidence Takes a Steep Dip In a sharp reassessment of the current and future financial landscape, U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014 in January. The decline, reported by The Conference Board, underscores growing unease about household finances, job prospects, and the trajectory of the broader economy. Consumers are increasingly weighing…
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Singapore Inflation Cools in 2025 as 2026 Risks Loom; US Backlash Over ICE Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Debate
Singapore Inflation 2025: A Year of Easing Price Pressures Singapore ended 2025 with a notable cooling in core inflation, signaling a wider pause in price pressures that had surged the previous year. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) reported that core inflation averaged 0.7 per cent in 2025, down sharply from 2.8 per cent…
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Singapore Core Inflation 2025: Trends and Outlook Insights
Singapore’s Core Inflation Dips in 2025 Singapore recorded a marked cooling in its core inflation in 2025, averaging 0.7% for the year. The figure represents a significant drop from a 2.8% pace in 2024, reflecting a shift in underlying price pressures as the economy navigates post-pandemic normalization, supply chain improvements, and domestic demand dynamics. The…
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Australian Markets Set to Open Flat as AUD Rises on Consumer Spending Upswing
Markets poised for a flat open as the AUD gains The Australian share market is expected to open flat following a period of mixed trading, as investors weigh recent signals of stronger household spending against lingering macro concerns. In early updates, market participants cited a snapshot of resilience in domestic demand that could support a…
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Total Government Borrowing in 2025 Exceeds OBR Forecasts
UK Borrowing in December 2025 Beats Forecasts as Total for the Year Rises The latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirms a pivotal moment for fiscal policy in 2025. Government borrowing in December stood at £11.6 billion, a figure that surprised City economists who had forecast a higher deficit of £13.4 billion…
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UK inflation ticks up to 3.4% in December, signaling no rate cut yet
UK inflation edges higher in December, ending a five-month decline Inflation in the United Kingdom rose for the first time in five months, with the Office for National Statistics reporting a December Consumer Prices Index (CPI) of 3.4%. The uptick from the previous month surprised some economists and has wide-ranging implications for consumers, businesses, and…
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Rising Loan Defaults in Nigeria: What It Means for Banks and Borrowers
Overview: What the Latest CBN Data Reveals Nigeria’s banking sector is grappling with a broader uptick in loan defaults across both households and businesses. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has highlighted growing stress in the credit market, even as banks report healthier loan books in other metrics. The developing picture suggests that while banks…