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OECD lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9% despite Iran war

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Tajikistan at 35: A new chapter of independence

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As Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence, the country looks towards a future shaped by peacebuilding, water security, technology and sustainable development.

Economy

China's retail sales weaken as spending remains sluggish

Retail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.

Economy

France cuts growth forecast as economy lags behind European neighbours

It comes after France's national statistics office lowered its forecast for 2026 growth from 0.7% to 0.4% and warned that the French economy was "losing ground."

Business

Fitch to unveil France's rating: 'Status quo is the likely scenario'

Fitch, the global credit rating powerhouse, cut France's rating in September of 2025 and upheld it in March 2026. Despite a weaker outlook, Fitch may now delay tougher action until 2027, experts told Euronews.

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How Dubai became the world’s easiest place to set up and scale a business

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Dubai’s streamlined regulation, free zones and Founders HQ are drawing investors and startups, turning the emirate into a launchpad for global expansion.

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Dubai’s competitive advantage for digital business

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Inside Dubai's blueprint to become a global launchpad for startups

East-West Connect

How is Kazakhstan attracting manufacturing investment?

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Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries.

Focus

How economic growth is changing everyday life

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A decade of economic reforms has reshaped investment, employment and finance in Uzbekistan. As growth continues, policymakers and international organisations are increasingly focused on whether its benefits are reaching businesses, workers and households.

Economy

Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?

Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.

Uzbekistan

Uzbek economy grows 8.5% in first half of 2026

Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.

Economy

What is Spain's World Cup victory actually worth to the economy?

Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final brings a record $50 million (€43.7m) cheque from FIFA and, if past champions are any guide, a measurable but fleeting lift for the economy.

The Ring

Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring

In this week’s episode of The Ring, EU lawmakers Markus Ferber and Pasquale Tridico clash over whether common debt is the answer to Europe's stagnant economy and weakened competitiveness.

Economy

IMF confirms Italy growth forecast: GDP +0.5% in 2026 and 2027

The IMF has also lifted its 2026 global inflation forecast to 4.7%, citing rising energy and commodity prices and risks from tensions in the Middle East.

Focus

2026 IsDB Annual Meetings explore regional integration and prosperity

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At the 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings in Baku, leaders and policymakers explored how regional integration, investment and cooperation can support sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment.

Business

Germany: Growth halves as public sector drives investment

The energy shock is further slowing economic growth and fuelling prices. The DIW institute has halved its growth forecast. Fiscal expansion may soften inflation but cannot fully offset it.

Economy

EBRD lowers growth forecast as energy shock hits economies

Economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's regions is expected to slow more sharply than previously forecasted this year, largely due to inflation rising to 6.4% due to the Iran war, which has pushed up energy prices.