Growth
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Business
Eurozone boosts growth forecast despite new wave of COVID cases
BRUSSELS: The EU increased its growth forecast for 2021 yesterday, as the eurozone economy holds strong against higher energy prices,…
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Philippine economic growth beats forecasts in Q3
MANILA: The Philippine economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, the government said yesterday, as a rebound in…
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Kuwait CEOs confident, expect aggressive growth: KPMG survey
KUWAIT: The first edition of KPMG 2021 Kuwait CEO Outlook presents thoughts, perspectives, strategies, and concerns from 30+ CEOs in…
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OECD lowers global, US economic growth forecasts
PARIS: The OECD warned yesterday of an “uneven” global economic recovery as it lowered its 2021 growth forecasts for the…
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Stocks stumble on inflation, growth worries
NEW YORK: US stocks dropped for the fourth straight day on Friday and European stocks mostly fell amid renewed fears…
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US manufacturing growth slows sharply in July: Survey
WASHINGTON: US factory activity slowed sharply in July amid ongoing supply shortages and bottlenecks, according to an industry survey released…
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China growth slows to 7.9% in Q2 in COVID recovery
BEIJING: China’s sharp economic rebound from last year’s pandemic slowdown lost steam in the second quarter, official data showed yesterday,…
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China growth slowed sharply to 7.7% in second quarter: Poll
BEIJING: China’s economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as the country’s army of consumers remained hesitant to splurge…
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Slowest China population growth in decades
BEIJING: China’s population has grown at its slowest pace in decades, reaching 1.41 billion, census results showed yesterday, highlighting fears…
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Kuwait
Central Bank sees positive growth in 2021
KUWAIT: Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel expects the country to witness “positive growth” during 2021, but conceded…
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China exports strong in October, import growth slows
SHANGHAI: Passengers arrive at the Hongqiao railway station in Shanghai on Friday.-AFP BEIJING: China’s exports posted strong growth again last…
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Central banks hint at policy shift amid weaker growth signals
Mixed news for GCC private sector activity KUWAIT: The strong start to the year in financial markets extended into February,…
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