Economic forecast

Economy

EBRD cuts regional economic outlook as geopolitical tensions linger

Recent US tariffs and worldwide economic tensions are likely to contribute to subdued economic growth in several key European economies and regions.

13/05/2025

Economy

How car tariffs and defence spending are shaping growth in Europe

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025.

29/03/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European economy is set to grow the fastest?

The IMF may have predicted that the UK will be the fastest-growing European G7 member, but it's not projected to be the fastest-growing European economy overall.

06/02/2025

Economy

Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike

Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.

15/05/2024

Business

OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025

The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025.

02/05/2024

Economy

From Popcorn to Corpses: What's the connection between them?

Have you ever heard of the unclaimed corpses indicator and the Japanese haircut indicator? Most people haven't.

13/03/2024

Economy

ECB likely to keep interest rates at record highs at March meeting

The ECB has been vocal about the need for more conclusive evidence of declining inflation and cooling labour markets, before cutting rates.

07/03/2024

Economy

German downturn eases while French economy contracts sharply

Although both are in contraction territory, sentiment in the German economy is more optimistic.

23/11/2023

Economy

British economy creeps forward

The UK’s GDP grew slightly in August, driven by the services sector.

12/10/2023

Europe News

Falling energy prices boost EU's growth outlook, Commission says

GDP in the EU is now forecast to reach 1.0% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, up from a previous forecast of 0.8% and 1.6%.

15/05/2023

Economy

EU economy to 'narrowly' avoid a recession as inflation peak passes

The European Commission warns uncertainty is still elevated, with the economy dependent on Russia's war in Ukraine and tight energy markets.

13/02/2023

Economy

IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia

The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast.

31/01/2023

Money

Is the global economy sliding into recession and what could it mean?

Escalating inflation, the war in Ukraine and low consumer confidence are spelling headwinds for the global economy.

06/09/2022

USA

Biden: US economy 'on the right track' despite recession fears

US president Joe Biden has said his country is "on the right track", despite its economy shrinking for the second quarter in a row.

28/07/2022

Economy

Annual inflation across the eurozone will peak at 7.6% in 2022

The Ukraine war and the disruption of energy and food markets continue to increase inflationary pressures.

14/07/2022

Europe News

Inflation in eurozone forecast to hit 4.8% amid soaring energy prices

Energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, the Omicron variant and geopolitical tensions are all fuelling inflationary pressures.

10/02/2022