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economic growth

Economic growth is an increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a specific period, typically measured as the change in a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is a key indicator of a nation's economic health and expansion.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to varying growth rates and challenges across major global economies, including China, South Korea, Indonesia, and the US, as well as its uneven impact driven by technological trends like AI.

Latest on economic growth

  • China's economic growth challenges mount as consumption slips
  • South Korea says the chance of 3% economic growth has risen sharply
  • Indonesian economic growth slows to 5.3% in Q2, but beats forecast
  • US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust
  • AI-boom fuels 'K' shaped global economic growth: Moody's Analytics
  • Fed Chair Kevin Warsh promises 2% inflation, but skyrocketing U.S. debt makes that a pipe dream
  • Chinese artificial intelligence companies are developing technologies to support economic growth across multiple sectors.
  • Under President Trump, U.S. Factories Expand at Fastest Clip in More Than Four Years
  • World Bank maintains 2026 Philippine growth forecast at 3.7%

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